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YC03 HGD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,841 mi
Last recorded95,841 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 HGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,841 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 95,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Upper cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded From reservoir down on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Lower Transmission cross member mount fractured

Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,420 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective gear box mounting snapped on mounting point ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced coroosion around body mount still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

rear seats removed

Fail 23 Jan 2024 95,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective gear box mounting snapped on mounting point ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced coroosion around body mount still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 12 Jul 2022 94,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively rear cross member / tow bar bracket (6.1.6 (a))

boot floor has surface corrosion

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 93,853 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,855 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,809 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,799 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,259 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,497 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,497 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,553 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,553 miles

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,900 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 37,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,008 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,069 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 HGD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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