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WF03 YOC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,927 mi
Last recorded84,927 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 YOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front swivels leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded LONG PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes front to rear badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded LONG PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes front to rear badly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,640 miles

all brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,394 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking

offside front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,689 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,689 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,299 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,240 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,688 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 43,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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WF03 YOC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF03 YOC, 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 WF03 YOC registered?

WF03 YOC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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