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YF03 HMU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 HMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 102,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily covered in mud not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,576 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,107 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2019 98,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 93,595 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 91,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 86,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 86,222 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,486 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,193 miles

N/S mirror cracked.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,193 miles

N/S mirror cracked.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,591 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,210 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,737 miles

advise slight play in both front tractor joints

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,878 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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YF03 HMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF03 HMU, 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 YF03 HMU registered?

YF03 HMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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