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YD03 ZBJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,892 mi
Last recorded115,892 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,157 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,715 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,652 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,384 miles

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,485 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 100,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,917 miles

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

fuel pipes corroderd

Fail 31 Jan 2013 96,917 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroderd

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,014 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 33,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,864 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,546 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,636 miles

front brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,446 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 ZBJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

YD03 ZBJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YD03 ZBJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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