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YD03 MHA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,770 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 116,770 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,705 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 114,705 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,352 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,609 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 109,608 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear to flexi joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,452 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 109,445 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driveshaft sphere gasket leaking excessive / doesn't have a boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear transfer box mounting broken causing rear propshaft to flex

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

slight brake travel

Pass 23 Jun 2018 101,012 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,041 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear exhoust bracket brocken

Fail 14 Oct 2017 99,041 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear exhoust bracket brocken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust hanger broken.

Corrosion front cross member.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Unable to test rear seats or seat belts.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 92,250 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust hanger broken.

Corrosion front cross member.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Unable to test rear seats or seat belts.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sill covers fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,559 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sill covers fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,255 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,255 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,811 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,250 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 73,250 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 69,099 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 69,099 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,223 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 65,204 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 60,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,643 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 MHA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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