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YD03 HFP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,977 mi
Last recorded89,977 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 HFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill all along (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill all along (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 161,158 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 161,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 152,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear floor and both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 152,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear floor and both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 144,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 144,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bootwell slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

engine-management lamp on dash

plastic covers on both sills

slight oil leak on engine sump

Pass 23 Jan 2013 141,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 117,184 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,267 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 101,267 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fron t discs heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,385 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,571 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,537 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,623 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YD03 HFP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD03 HFP, 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 YD03 HFP registered?

YD03 HFP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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