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YG03 JYH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,291 mi
Last recorded105,291 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 105,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion underneath

whole underside covered in black underseal ( not able to carry out full inspection)

Fail 28 Oct 2022 105,283 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

whole underside covered in black underseal ( not able to carry out full inspection)

Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,181 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CLEAN GREASE NOW (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT N/S F SO STRIP CHECK FRONT BRAKE IN NEAR FUTURE COPPER GREASE PISTONS AND SLIDERS ECT (1.2.1 (f))

SILLLS FLOOR CHASSI FLOOR PANESLS INNER ARTCHES DRY RUSTY IN SOME AREASE BEEN WELED BEFORE TO KEEP OK CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS BRAKE PIPES PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ADVISORY ONLY

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,934 miles

Rear of vehicle corroded

Vehicle Corroded Behind Headlamps But Not In Prescribed Area

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,617 miles

Vehicle Corroded Behind Headlamps But Not In Prescribed Area

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,667 miles

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

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

both front body mounts corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,272 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise slight noise from offside front wheelbearing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine man light on

Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,937 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 JYH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG03 JYH, 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 YG03 JYH registered?

YG03 JYH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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