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YC03 HFJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 HFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slight cracking between tred ()

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavly corroded ready to break (2.4.D.3)

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

Front E.M.L.light on dash

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavly corroded ready to break (2.4.D.3)

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

Front E.M.L.light on dash

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slight cracking between tred ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,907 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

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

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

engine management light remains on

Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

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

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

engine management light remains on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,731 miles

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

osf wiper split rubber

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 45,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 36,400 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 36,400 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,071 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 20,071 miles

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

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 HFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

YC03 HFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YC03 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 HFJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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