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YC03 RZL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,681 mi
Last recorded81,681 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,681 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 81,681 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 66,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,533 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 61,226 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,978 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 60,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 59,804 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 59,783 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,950 miles

Exhaust very corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 53,950 miles

Exhaust very corroded.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,565 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine check light on

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,815 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,868 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,663 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 17,332 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,168 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 16,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2006 13,665 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 RZL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

YC03 RZL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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