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YC03 EUJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 EUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion Boot Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2017 77,506 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,425 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,375 miles

centre exhaust bracket brokern system still secure

Fail 16 Apr 2016 68,375 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket brokern system still secure

Pass 9 May 2015 55,553 miles

Offside front axle swivel joint seeping oil

Offside front axle swivel joint slight play

Pass 19 May 2014 47,041 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 41,429 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 39,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and has nail in it. offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 May 2012 39,766 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and has nail in it. offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2011 37,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 8,840 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 3,063 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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YC03 EUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC03 EUJ, 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 YC03 EUJ registered?

YC03 EUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 EUJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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