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YM03 VPR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

59,650 mi
Last recorded59,650 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 VPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,650 miles

headlamp lenses dull

various areas of corrosion in non prescribed areas on body shell including inner sills and around rear body mountings

Fail 6 Feb 2026 59,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

headlamp lenses dull

various areas of corrosion in non prescribed areas on body shell including inner sills and around rear body mountings

Fail 14 Jan 2026 59,674 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount on chassis next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount on chassis next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of arch around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of arch/floor around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of arch around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 58,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 54,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2024 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr to nsr cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to osr wheel cyclinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,603 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 48,603 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,526 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 44,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,824 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))

centre and rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 15 Jan 2019 38,824 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,198 miles

Advise exhaust corroded at backbox

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,246 miles

Advise exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,605 miles

Advise slight play n/s/f hub

Fail 7 Aug 2012 24,605 miles

Advise slight play n/s/f hub

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,919 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 16,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 13,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,295 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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YM03 VPR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YM03 VPR, 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 YM03 VPR registered?

YM03 VPR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 VPR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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