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YF03 ZGR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,939 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both main feeds (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,729 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,394 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 81,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,013 miles

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

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

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

nearside front swivel-hub leaking oil/grease

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,079 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 64,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

king pin bolt missing

Pass 27 Sep 2012
Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,543 miles

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

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

brake discs inner faces corroded

o/s/f swivel hub leaking grease

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,172 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 41,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,646 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,728 miles

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

slight fluctuation on n/sf brake reading

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,937 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 23,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZGR 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 70%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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