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YC03 RZR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

56,326 mi
Last recorded56,326 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,326 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 50,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,187 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 47,078 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH REAR BODY MOUNTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,957 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

rear axle corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 45,956 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

rear axle corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,133 miles

engine management light lit

fuel pipes corroding

middle pipe hanger broken from exhaust

nearside front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

slight play in nearside front swivel hub

Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,398 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear shockers damp

Fail 27 Mar 2019 43,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear shockers damp

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,956 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,956 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust in poor condtion

front swivel joints corooded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,688 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust in poor condtion

front swivel joints corooded

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 36,561 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,348 miles

Engine light on

Rear exhaust hanger (before backbox) snapped off but still supporting the system

Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger (before backbox) snapped off but still supporting the system

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,842 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,843 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,221 miles

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,130 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,423 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,476 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,033 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 12,013 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust corroding

Oil leak from offside tractor joint

Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,420 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 9,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RZR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

YC03 RZR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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