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YJ52 JAH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,368 mi
Last recorded98,368 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 JAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2022 98,368 miles

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 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,347 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,205 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,236 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,479 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,817 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 58,517 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER TORN

Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,761 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,668 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 15,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 15,303 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YJ52 JAH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 YJ52 JAH, 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 YJ52 JAH registered?

YJ52 JAH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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