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YV03 FNR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 FNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 100,781 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,708 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Corrosion around all body mounts

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Welding repairs undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Corrosion around all body mounts

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,931 miles

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

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded and split

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

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

Offside Front hub slight play

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holes outside prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2021 96,931 miles

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded and split

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

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

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

Offside Front hub slight play

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holes outside prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2021 96,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below Headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below Headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,917 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 91,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Mount (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body Mount Corroded But Not Excessive

Nearside Rear Brake Backing Heatshield Lose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Backing Heatshield Lose

Fail 18 Jan 2019 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body Mount Corroded But Not Excessive

Nearside Rear Brake Backing Heatshield Lose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Backing Heatshield Lose

Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,306 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,526 miles

Front brake hoses coated

Front brake pipes coated

Rear brake hoses coated

Rear brake pipes coated

front to rear brake pipes coated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake hoses coated

Front brake pipes coated

Rear brake hoses coated

Rear brake pipes coated

front to rear brake pipes coated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion underneath{all areas}

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

items in rear footwells

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,909 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

items in rear footwells

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 52,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,890 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 44,890 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,803 miles

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

general corrosion under car

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,197 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 22,197 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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YV03 FNR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YV03 FNR, 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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YV03 FNR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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