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YD03 JOP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 JOP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle undersealed front to rear underneath

Fail 19 Jan 2026 123,824 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle has general corrosion front and rear underneath

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 119,907 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,302 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

head light panel holed and corroded both sides

Fail 18 Nov 2021 119,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main brake pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

head light panel holed and corroded both sides

Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

head light panel holed and corroded both sides

Fail 2 Nov 2020 116,896 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head light panel holed and corroded both sides

Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections and pipes from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat headrest loose

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

lots of corrosion and holes around both front headlights and inner wing areas

lots of corrosion around rear floor areas

Fail 19 Nov 2019 114,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections and pipes from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat headrest loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

lots of corrosion and holes around both front headlights and inner wing areas

lots of corrosion around rear floor areas

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 108,624 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped off and analyser unable to detect (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on chassis,floor,suspension and brake components

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Arch as marked,multiple areas. (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Arch as marked,multiple areas. (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on chassis,floor,suspension and brake components

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Around tank as marked,Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi as marked,Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,043 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipes coated in stonechip

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,705 miles

Axle breather pipes corroded

Corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible.

Corrosion on exhaust and tail pipe

Corrosion on suspension mounts.

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Rear hub covers corroded.

Rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 16 Nov 2014 85,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Axle breather pipes corroded

Corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible.

Corrosion on exhaust and tail pipe

Corrosion on suspension mounts.

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Rear hub covers corroded.

Rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 2 Nov 2013 78,105 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,105 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2012 71,097 miles

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

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

both front swivel joints weeping

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,989 miles

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

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

condition of front brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,157 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,676 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,725 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,134 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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YD03 JOP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JOP, 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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YD03 JOP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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