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YD03 ZCA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,316 mi
Last recorded79,316 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 79,316 miles

reverse light(s) inop.

Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light(s) inop

Fail 26 Aug 2025 74,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light(s) inop

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,329 miles

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,075 miles

front exhaust support broken

Fail 23 Aug 2022 67,021 miles

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

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

front exhaust support broken

Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,450 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 62,428 miles

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

Central exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front axle swivel corroded

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,466 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,789 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,265 miles

Front brake binding slightly - n/s

Rear tyres wearing thin, 3mm

Fail 5 Apr 2016 38,265 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly - n/s

Rear tyres wearing thin, 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,604 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,031 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,189 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,551 miles

Above need replacing when pads worn out

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,389 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,315 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 ZCA 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 75%.

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 ZCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD03 ZCA registered?

YD03 ZCA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is YD03 ZCA safe to buy?

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