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YW03 FVM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,227 mi
Last recorded84,227 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,227 miles

vehicle corroded all over

Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,227 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,497 miles

Gearbox mounting defective transfer ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 80,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sump corroded and leaking. transfer box mountings split and detatched

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,340 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired tension spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r seat belt point corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,713 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 61,673 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,165 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,850 miles

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

engine warning light on

o/s & n/s front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,147 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 41,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,805 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 41,805 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,678 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,564 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 14,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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YW03 FVM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW03 FVM, 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 YW03 FVM registered?

YW03 FVM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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