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YW03 FVN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,153 mi
Last recorded121,153 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 121,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside and nearside front inner wing/ front panel slight corrosion not affecting any prescribed areas or headlight security.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 121,147 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure body mount to chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure boot floor to body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure inner sill to body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure body mount to chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure inner wing at body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body insecure boot floor to body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure inner sill to body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,388 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,693 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,198 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,191 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,692 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,666 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust bracket broke rear section

Fail 8 May 2013 83,640 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

advise engine warning light on dash display.......

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r brakelow effort

slight corrosion on some b/pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2012 48,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r brake effort low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,972 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 72,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,923 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 59,922 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,929 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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YW03 FVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

YW03 FVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 FVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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