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YF03 ZFT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion overall underneath the vehicle body and chassis

Fail 19 Dec 2024 69,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill various points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/ boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill various points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose transfer box bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired swivel hub bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired bracket snapped (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 65,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,014 miles

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 61,009 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 60,593 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,497 miles

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

underside of body undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,434 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front swivel hub worn /pitted

Offside Front swivel hub worn /pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front swivel hub worn /pitted

Offside Front swivel hub worn /pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,006 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded off but system is secure

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Slight blow front exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,517 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 29,517 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,753 miles

slight lift at offside front swivel housing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,567 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,567 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,518 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 ZFT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

YF03 ZFT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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