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YS03 JXW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,162 mi
Last recorded66,162 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 JXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,162 miles

Tread on both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,075 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 63,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 55,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 38,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 32,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,749 miles

brakes linings to be checked all round

decelerometer brakes performance checked and passed , 60 percent foot brake 25 percent hb

one washer jet blocked

Pass 4 May 2015 24,653 miles

both rear tyres have slight groove cracking. all four tyres are over 10 years old.

Pass 13 May 2014 23,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 22,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 22,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,213 miles

all wiper blades are worn advise replacement

exhaust back box is badly corroded advise replacement

front tyres are worn on the outer edges advise tracking

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 19,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,924 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 12,087 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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YS03 JXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS03 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

YS03 JXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 JXW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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