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YF03 ZGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,283 mi
Last recorded110,283 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 110,283 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 110,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 109,131 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 109,090 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch, front and rear, corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced to chassis. corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to do ful inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2021 109,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrong size blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch by fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure corroded/hole (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure corroded with hole (6.2.2 (a) (i))

vehicle dirty under neath

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,517 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipesu (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Soft toys on dashboard & items hung from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight oil seepage from housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight oil seepage from housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mount corroded & holed , not within a prescribed area , ahead of wheel arch

Nearside Rear Rear body mount / crossmeber corroded & holed , not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Body mount under bulkhead corroded & holed , outrigger poorly repaired , not seam welded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Adhesive tape obscuring edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 102,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail lower / inner faces corroded & holed . Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipesu (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Soft toys on dashboard & items hung from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight oil seepage from housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight oil seepage from housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mount corroded & holed , not within a prescribed area , ahead of wheel arch

Nearside Rear Rear body mount / crossmeber corroded & holed , not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Body mount under bulkhead corroded & holed , outrigger poorly repaired , not seam welded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Adhesive tape obscuring edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 90,794 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,541 miles

chassis rusty

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,597 miles

fuel pipes slightley corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,597 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes slightley corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,815 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,815 miles

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,252 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f hub leaking oil

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,203 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,041 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 20,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,132 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 ZGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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