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YF03 ONN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,385 mi
Last recorded110,385 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ONN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 110,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 110,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 107,293 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 105,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,070 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 83,609 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Aug 2017 83,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,438 miles

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak on the trackter joint

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,438 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak on the trackter joint

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,327 miles

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 54,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,244 miles

advise eml light on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,244 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise eml light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,333 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 36,726 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,386 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 31,434 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 31,408 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both front tyres wearing close on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,146 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,662 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 ONN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ONN, 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 ONN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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