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YC03 XHJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 XHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,003 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 87,999 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 82,221 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,082 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,530 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 67,530 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 61,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 55,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,568 miles

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 ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,568 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,570 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 33,570 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,221 miles

Axle breather pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front axle sphere weeping oil

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,092 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 26,092 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,780 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 21,780 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,417 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 16,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,930 miles

Slight leaks from both front swivel joints

Vac pipes on front axle badly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2007 10,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 74,601 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 74,601 miles

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)

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 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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