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YR03 EGT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,068 mi
Last recorded62,068 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 EGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,068 miles

front brake pads getting low

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

offside front hub seal leaking slightly

offside front upper and lower steering swivel slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,090 miles

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

Underside muddy

Fail 17 Feb 2025 58,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underside muddy

Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,751 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 51,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,468 miles

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking onto wheel rim

Fail 16 Feb 2023 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking onto wheel rim

Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2022 47,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,747 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 39,747 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired disconnected linkage spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,435 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.2.6)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis/sills corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil feed pipes to front axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,363 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,305 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,839 miles

oil leak at offside front wheel hub assembly

Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,714 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,941 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 12,005 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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YR03 EGT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YR03 EGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 EGT registered?

YR03 EGT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YR03 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 EGT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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