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YE03 FYL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,682 mi
Last recorded41,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 FYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 41,682 miles

vehical undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2025 41,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,317 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 40,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,235 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,575 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,796 miles

brake pipes greased

covers on outer sills

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,168 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,298 miles

sill covers fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 29,297 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,285 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,882 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 8,244 miles

slight power steering leak

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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YE03 FYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 YE03 FYL, 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 YE03 FYL registered?

YE03 FYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is YE03 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 FYL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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