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YC03 TCZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 TCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake valve to rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop is broken

Offside Front hub seal is leaking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust catalyst is rattling

Fail 8 Sep 2017 85,444 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake valve to rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop is broken

Offside Front hub seal is leaking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust catalyst is rattling

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 84,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake valve to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

offside front bump stop is broken

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,328 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake valve to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

offside front bump stop is broken

offside front hub seal is leaking badly

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

vehicle is generally quite badly corroded underneath

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,502 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

vehicle is generally quite badly corroded underneath

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 80,740 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 80,655 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak on o/s/f hub seal

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,022 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak from hub seal O/S/F.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,926 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak from hub seal O/S/F.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,947 miles

Rear seats removed.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats removed.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,243 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,753 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,895 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 TCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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