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YS03 DME

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 DME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 131,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 112,511 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Feb 2024 112,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,131 miles

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

THREE FUEL PIPES ON O/S/R INNER CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS INSTALLATION

Fail 1 Nov 2021 112,130 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking DISTRIBUTION BLOCK (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ADJACENT TO HEAVILY CORRODED FUEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

THREE FUEL PIPES ON O/S/R INNER CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS INSTALLATION

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,713 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,187 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis, suspension, steering and brake components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,629 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

SURFAC CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEAT BELT INSTALLATION AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Feb 2018 110,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

SURFAC CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEAT BELT INSTALLATION AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,055 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 Dec 2015 109,634 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 109,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,786 miles

advise strong metal fuel pipes badly corroded and weak

bad oil leak

engine noisy

hole in washer bottle

longitudinal metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in offside rear wheel/diff bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 100,776 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hole in washer bottle

advise strong metal fuel pipes badly corroded and weak

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit

bad oil leak

engine noisy

longitudinal metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in offside rear wheel/diff bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,953 miles

ADVISE STRONG DAMAGE TO DRIVERS SEAT BELT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

eml illuminated on dash

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

offside rear tyre split close to cords

windscreen washer bottle damaged and leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE STRONG DAMAGE TO DRIVERS SEAT BELT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

eml illuminated on dash

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

offside rear tyre split close to cords

windscreen washer bottle damaged and leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,053 miles

eml illuminated on dash

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 78,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml illuminated on dash

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,580 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 66,580 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pipe rattling (CAT)?

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,122 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 57,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,413 miles

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

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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YS03 DME is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YS03 DME, 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 YS03 DME registered?

YS03 DME is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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