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YG03 JYL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

75,171 mi
Last recorded75,171 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,413 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 74,413 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 74,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,478 miles

all four brake pipes greased/painted

car undersealed on sills and suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,215 miles

General corrosion to structure & components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted ,so unable to check condition of sills

Fail 5 Oct 2022 71,190 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

general underside corrosion to structure & components

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition of sills

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,192 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,449 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all showing corrosion ()

both front tyres showing cracking throughout

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition

underside of vehicle components showing heavy corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting adjacent to inner rear wheel arch (marked yellow)area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all showing corrosion ()

both front tyres showing cracking throughout

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition

underside of vehicle components showing heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,443 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,964 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,429 miles

Exhaust cat noisy.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Slight corrosion to under body surfaces.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,291 miles

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

Exhaust noisy cat (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,227 miles

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,029 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,028 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,223 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,918 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,918 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,002 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 32,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,564 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 12,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 10,130 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 JYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 JYL, 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 JYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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