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YX03 BCW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,781 mi
Last recorded85,781 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,781 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounts (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,664 miles

LHF Sphere and seal

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,919 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,429 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,323 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,309 miles

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

Full check unable to be carried out to rear seat belts,child seats fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,993 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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YX03 BCW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX03 BCW, 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 YX03 BCW registered?

YX03 BCW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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