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YC03 UCJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,375 mi
Last recorded98,375 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,449 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,449 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at chassis ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 74,627 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at chassis ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 68,388 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,771 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 60,771 miles

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,845 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,024 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,895 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,468 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 36,468 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,069 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,265 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,634 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 21,634 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,733 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 UCJ 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 70.4%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

YC03 UCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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