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YG03 JYJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,804 mi
Last recorded62,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 62,804 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 57,321 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 54,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front axle leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,181 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 May 2017 43,316 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 43,316 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,461 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,893 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,301 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,044 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,852 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,474 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 27,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,443 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 JYJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG03 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

YG03 JYJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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