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YU03 DZY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,882 mi
Last recorded56,882 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 DZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 56,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 56,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 56,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 56,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both, adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

long travel on brake pedal

Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 28,629 miles

Vechicle heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 28,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vechicle heavily corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear and general corrosion on underside (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on both front and rear axles

front tyre walls cracking slightly

offside and nearside front suspension spheres on axle corroded and pitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 27,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear and general corrosion on underside (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on both front and rear axles

front tyre walls cracking slightly

offside and nearside front suspension spheres on axle corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside starting to get heavy in places

tyres cracking slightly at walls and treads

Fail 15 Nov 2016 26,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside starting to get heavy in places

tyres cracking slightly at walls and treads

Pass 7 Nov 2015 25,178 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,958 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,969 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 20,956 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 13,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 13,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 8,773 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,481 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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YU03 DZY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YU03 DZY, 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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YU03 DZY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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