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YH03 OGT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,917 mi
Last recorded143,917 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 OGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,917 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,424 miles

Slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Apr 2018 125,424 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,923 miles

Front exhaust bracket loose

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately rear axle extra clip needed (3.6.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,395 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,395 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 35,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,547 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,952 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,876 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,099 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 OGT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc 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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

YH03 OGT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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