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YU03 VHR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,375 mi
Last recorded99,375 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,375 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 90,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,030 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly

general underbody corrosion

wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,696 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,116 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,270 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,263 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,152 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 26,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,945 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 VHR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VHR, 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 YU03 VHR registered?

YU03 VHR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YU03 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 VHR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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