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YG03 JNS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,834 mi
Last recorded136,834 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JNS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 136,834 miles

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2021 133,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 131,493 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 131,431 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 128,281 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 125,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,925 miles

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

play in steering box

Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

play in steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,787 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 105,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both front main line brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 May 2014 105,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front main line brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 97,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,280 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 80,280 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

could not check outer sills fully due to plastic trims

o/s/r light unit damaged (cracked)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 63,095 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

could not check outer sills fully due to plastic trims

o/s/r light unit damaged (cracked)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,373 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,020 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 17,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,081 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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YG03 JNS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG03 JNS, 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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YG03 JNS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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