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YC03 HFD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 HFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,959 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 80,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,128 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

oil leak nearside swivel

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,341 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,303 miles

backbox slight blow and outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,385 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,039 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,531 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 HFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC03 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

YC03 HFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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