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VE03 YJS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,867 miles

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 9 Jun 2026 124,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed with 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed with 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed with 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed with 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 30 May 2025 117,305 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross rigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 116,344 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes.

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 116,334 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive around steering box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear system pipes heavy surface corrosion.

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 27 May 2022 112,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp left and right flashing simultaneously. (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear system pipes heavy surface corrosion.

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,810 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres

Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,059 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,065 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,065 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,083 miles

Front wipers split

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

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre sidewall`s cracking.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,221 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and pitted

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,675 miles

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,870 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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VE03 YJS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE03 YJS, 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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VE03 YJS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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