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YB03 RAX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,779 mi
Last recorded143,779 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 RAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 143,779 miles

Central Front Horn not working INOP (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits failed (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high co too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front ns chassis corroded badly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Too much play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body to cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Too much play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill badly hold and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body to cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Above tail pipe body work corroded badly. strong advise

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 143,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 141,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 141,658 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Track rod end fouling on road wheel (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Track rod end fouling on road wheel (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,840 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 138,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on under-body

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,648 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 135,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed front to rear both (7.2.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,754 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear both sides (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 124,725 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to limit

o/s n/s wiper worn

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 124,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to limit

o/s n/s wiper worn

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 112,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 100,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front tractor joints leaking grease

fuel lines corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 100,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front tractor joints leaking grease

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,871 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 92,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,393 miles

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

Nearside front axle swivel ball leaking oil.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,253 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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YB03 RAX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB03 RAX, 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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YB03 RAX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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