MOT Status
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131,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
ENGINE OIL LEAK
EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS
THREE FUEL PIPES ON O/S/R INNER CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED
UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS INSTALLATION
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
ENGINE OIL LEAK
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES
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
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED
SURFAC CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEAT BELT INSTALLATION AT TIME OF TEST
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
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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
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
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
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
eml illuminated on dash
metal fuel pipes badly corroded
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)?
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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