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YH03 DTX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,413 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back main both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play misting oil slightl (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,331 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear lower all over general corrotion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and offside (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,841 miles

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

slight play in both front steering swivels

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,570 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,667 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 32,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,550 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 23,528 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,192 miles

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

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 DTX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

YH03 DTX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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