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YH03 OHY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,591 mi
Last recorded69,591 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 OHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play At steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,818 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 65,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 inner wheel arch's as been covered in a protective coating

all brake pipes as been covered in a protective coating

underneath vehicle as been covered in a protective coating

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,507 miles

very rusty underside but not holed

Fail 16 Dec 2020 46,373 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2019 38,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,168 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 31,168 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO BAD FUEL LEAK (7.3.A.1)

Central Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,425 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,425 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,890 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 24,890 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,726 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,723 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,791 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,390 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 OHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

YH03 OHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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