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YH03 DRZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 102,909 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Also leaking oil. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle bar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 May 2018 91,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,386 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 81,080 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BACKING (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BACKING (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 72,066 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,756 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 48,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,620 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008
Fail 10 Jul 2008 26,151 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,210 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 25,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,068 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,671 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 DRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH03 DRZ, 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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YH03 DRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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