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YL03 GCV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

66,853 mi
Last recorded66,853 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 66,853 miles

Chassis corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 66,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Bias valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,112 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,148 miles

corroded near front body mounts

headlight lenses could do with a clean

Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,976 miles

corroded below headlights

Fail 2 Mar 2023 49,976 miles

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

NSF brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded below headlights

Pass 7 Mar 2022 47,443 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,411 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 47,377 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT TO REAR INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,385 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 44,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,689 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 4 Sep 2018 42,698 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center & rear (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2016 34,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,561 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 26,474 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 23,618 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 18,129 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,129 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,518 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 9,518 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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YL03 GCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 YL03 GCV, 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 YL03 GCV registered?

YL03 GCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is YL03 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 GCV shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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