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YH03 OHB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 OHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underseal who of underside

Fail 27 Mar 2025 69,822 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outer chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arche (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 69,152 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure centre mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired centre mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing\light panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

entire underside of vehicle corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test so no rear belt check carried out

Fail 22 Feb 2024 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting not fixed to anything and welding repair not acceptable (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nothing there body mount not bolted to anything (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all by brake servo where fluid has leaked at some point (1.1.11 (c))

all under neath of car in very poor condition corroded and all been covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose securing clip missing

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2023 66,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose securing clip missing

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2022 64,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front axle swivel hubs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 64,946 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK-ABSORBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FRONT AXLE SWIVEL HUBS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 14 Jun 2021 64,761 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury x2 inner wings behind the headlamps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sills have rot and holes x2 (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 64,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected including inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Apr 2021 64,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis to body mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis to body mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2020 62,698 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 62,698 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 60,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 60,358 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,874 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 57,874 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 55,514 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 55,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 52,253 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 52,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 49,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 49,492 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,131 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,131 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 37,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,051 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 33,051 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 41,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 29,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,998 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 12,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 8,703 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 OHB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 OHB, 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 OHB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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