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2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,500 mi
Last recorded90,500 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 90,500 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 85,171 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under sides of the vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,937 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,776 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle under side covered with under body seal

fuel cap seal perrished

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,294 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel cap seal perrished

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2022 74,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel cap seal perrished

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2021 70,013 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

o/s and n/s front tyres are perished and cracked on the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,533 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,698 miles

rear fuel lines rusty

surface rust on underside

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,341 miles

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

oil/grease leaking offside front swivel housing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,628 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2013 39,628 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,879 miles

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

underbody rusty .

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both fron tyres perished due to ageing

Fail 11 Oct 2010 22,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both fron tyres perished due to ageing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,119 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 7,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,228 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 VZW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

YG03 VZW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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