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YE03 RTF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,914 mi
Last recorded106,914 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,812 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 107,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear shock aborbers worn

Pass 13 May 2014 103,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

rear and centre exhaust pipe joint corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 96,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,607 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,607 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,906 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,619 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 61,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,154 miles

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

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 RTF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE03 RTF, 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 YE03 RTF registered?

YE03 RTF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YE03 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 RTF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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