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YF03 HOP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,658 mi
Last recorded141,658 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,658 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 140,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,311 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipes on rear axle are corroding.

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 132,311 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipes on rear axle are corroding.

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,333 miles

Corrosion underneath.

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 130,333 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Drive belt snapped during test. (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Corrosion underneath.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,995 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes across rear axle are starting to corrode.

Metal fuel pipes at rear are corroding.

Part of centre rear brake light is not working.

Rear trailing arm bushes are showing signs of wear.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 127,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked. (5.2.6)

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

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes across rear axle are starting to corrode.

Metal fuel pipes at rear are corroding.

Part of centre rear brake light is not working.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 125,976 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 125,976 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 118,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 111,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s swivel hub corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front suspension sphere joints dry and corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 101,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front suspension sphere joints dry and corroded

exhaust misaligned

one exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Jun 2012 85,197 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2012 84,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 31,518 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

some test items not visible

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,664 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 HOP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YF03 HOP, 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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YF03 HOP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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