MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Power steering component leaking around steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
fuel pipes showing signs surface corrosion
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along the rear axle marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury marked in yellow (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded
Offside handbrake cable mounting corroded away, cable is still secure via another mount
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear joint ()
all four suspension coil springs excessive corrosion
corrosion to front section of nearside front wheel arch
excessive corrosion to front section of offside front wheel arch
exhaust catalytic converter to manifold flange excessive corrosion
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear section of body floor corroded
several sections of chassis corroded
steering wheel bonding failed causing rim to be loose
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded
Offside handbrake cable mounting corroded away, cable is still secure via another mount
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear joint ()
all four suspension coil springs excessive corrosion
corrosion to front section of nearside front wheel arch
excessive corrosion to front section of offside front wheel arch
exhaust catalytic converter to manifold flange excessive corrosion
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear section of body floor corroded
several sections of chassis corroded
steering wheel bonding failed causing rim to be loose
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear joint ()
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear joint ()
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside front steering swivel joint weeping oil
Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front steering swivel joint weeping oil
Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Axle breather pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside front axle sphere weeping oil
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
adv front axle o/s leaking oil
Slight leaks from both front swivel joints
Vac pipes on front axle badly corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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YC03 XHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 XHJ, 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 XHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 May 2003.
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