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YP03 UFJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,970 mi
Last recorded108,970 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,729 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both inner sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracking/perished

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,827 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)

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

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

both inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rev counter not illuminated

reverse lamp innop

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,754 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lights innop

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 89,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,754 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,535 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s and n/s tractor joints badly pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,584 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine management light stays on

n/s front tractor joint slight oil leak

o/s and n/s front tractor joints pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,092 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 53,092 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,092 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s and n/s front tractor joints have corrosion on ball and slight lubricant leak

Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,812 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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YP03 UFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP03 UFJ, 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 YP03 UFJ registered?

YP03 UFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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