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YE03 OVX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

23,227 mi
Last recorded23,227 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 OVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 23,227 miles

2x breather pipe's corroded under nearth.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scored from inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded 3x fuel pipe's corroded.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 23,173 miles

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

2x breather pipe's corroded under nearth.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scored from inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded 3x fuel pipe's corroded.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 21,862 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 21,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure back silencer mounting bracket split. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 21,236 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded three pipes

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 21,236 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded four fuel pipies corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 20,498 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has play and weeping oil

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 19,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in swivel joint

Pass 23 Aug 2021 18,855 miles

Central exhaust mounting weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill finisher corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box outer shell corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 18,274 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

alll tyres have age related cracks

exhaust outer skin corroded

fuel pipes surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2020 18,274 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

alll tyres have age related cracks

exhaust outer skin corroded

fuel pipes surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 17,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 15,768 miles

Front vacuum pipes slight corrosion on surface

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer surface

Oil leak under-body around sump surface

Rear washers inoperative (not working )

Pass 3 May 2016 14,519 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 13,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,095 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 12,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 10,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 9,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,720 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,840 miles

Front axle swivel balls slightly pitting

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

Pass 1 May 2008 5,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 4,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,183 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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YE03 OVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 OVX, 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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YE03 OVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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