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YD03 MJJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,865 mi
Last recorded69,865 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 69,865 miles

under body been under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,408 miles

Chassis covered in waxoyl

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,600 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2023 68,598 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front swivel joints slightly pitted

Fail 24 Jul 2021 66,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front outer swivel joints slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Jul 2019 53,098 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,931 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,747 miles

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

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

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

both front swivel balls pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,032 miles

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 23,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

heat shield loose on cat

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,885 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 20,885 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 7,009 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 MJJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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