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YF03 OYS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,803 mi
Last recorded72,803 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 OYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within 30cm

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight oil leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear x2 shocks corroded

boot floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 72,803 miles

boot floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Rear x2 shocks corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within 30cm

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight oil leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint hub joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,952 miles

Offside Front hub has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front hub joints slight play top and bottom

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,340 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,412 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 60,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,720 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

airbag light on

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,833 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,648 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 OYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OYS, 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 YF03 OYS registered?

YF03 OYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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