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YC03 HFR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,738 mi
Last recorded82,738 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 82,738 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion through out rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,046 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 74,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear system is corroded and been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

under side chassis and floor has light corrosion all over

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,533 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,533 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear cut in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,150 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 51,150 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,036 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,889 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust centre mounting corroded and broken

nearside and offside front sphere seals have slight leak

nearside and offside front tyres have slight cracking to outer side walls

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,066 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust centre mounting corroded and broken

nearside and offside front sphere seals have slight leak

nearside and offside front tyres have slight cracking to outer side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,152 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,578 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 18,578 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tractor housing seal leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 2,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 1,415 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 HFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

YC03 HFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 HFR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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