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YB03 VGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,787 mi
Last recorded54,787 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 VGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 54,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 54,787 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 54,705 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,390 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,349 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 47,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,893 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 45,889 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,128 miles

both front suspension spheres are badly rusted.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

both front suspension spheres are badly rusted.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,177 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,077 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,242 miles

Both front tyres excessivly cracking

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,329 miles

all four tyres showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,680 miles

all four tyres showing signs of deterioration on outer side walls.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,173 miles

All tyres cracking due to age

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,068 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 VGV 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 80%.

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 YB03 VGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 VGV registered?

YB03 VGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YB03 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 VGV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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