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YD03 YZL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

150,573 mi
Last recorded150,573 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 YZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 150,573 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 144,297 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2022 144,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 144,006 miles

Front swivels corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trims covering outersill not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2021 143,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vallance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front swivels corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trims covering outer sill not allowing inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2020 140,796 miles

Rear unable to check rear seat belts due to dog cage

Fail 24 Jun 2020 140,794 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts due to dog cage

Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,282 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes going into brake comp (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor above the axle corroded right across (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 133,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes going into brake comp (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor above the axle corroded right across (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 133,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central - body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central - chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats folded flat at time of test - unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Sill covers fitted

Underside Corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,351 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg - at trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 110,871 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing kingpin bearings (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box mounting fractured/insecure (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg - at trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,590 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,580 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,305 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 79,305 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 May 2013 79,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vehicle has been sprayed with waxoyl underneath

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,152 miles

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

underside is corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,195 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,154 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 63,154 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,532 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,168 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,938 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,938 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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 YZL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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