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YM03 ZFR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,778 mi
Last recorded54,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 ZFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,778 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,040 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 52,036 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,702 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly corroded marked with yellow chalk ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly corroded marked with yellow chalk ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,641 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 46,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,262 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,366 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear silencer deteiorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,537 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 16,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,188 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 ZFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 YM03 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

YM03 ZFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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