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ST03 YSW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 YSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,383 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,734 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 89,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at osf swivel

Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 71,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 60,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,172 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 59,171 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,109 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 36,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,920 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,057 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 21,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,600 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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ST03 YSW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST03 YSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST03 YSW registered?

ST03 YSW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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