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YH03 DRA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,635 mi
Last recorded73,635 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,635 miles

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

nearside body mounting area corroded

offside and nearside centre body mounting area corroded

petrol tank seam corroded

underside wax oiled

Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside body mounting area corroded

offside and nearside centre body mounting area corroded

petrol tank seam corroded

underside wax oiled

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,722 miles

underside and brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,198 miles

underside and brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,650 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

underside and brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,534 miles

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

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

brake pipes etc wax oiled

slight play in nearside front lower swivel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,342 miles

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

brake pipes etc wax oiled

Fail 27 Sep 2014 54,429 miles

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

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

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

light rust on offside rear inner wheel arch

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,429 miles

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

light rust on offside rear inner wheel arch

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2013 51,367 miles

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

slight cracking in offside front tyre tread area

Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,367 miles

slight cracking in offside front tyre tread area

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,897 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,462 miles

brake pipes across front axle starting to rust

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,477 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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YH03 DRA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YH03 DRA, 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 YH03 DRA registered?

YH03 DRA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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