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YY03 FLR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,968 mi
Last recorded111,968 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 111,968 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Fail 15 Jun 2026 111,967 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all underside undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2025 110,204 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 110,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded at body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe broken and front in poor condition (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 106,931 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,784 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,646 miles

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

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

exhaust very patchy

Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust very patchy

Pass 27 Feb 2016 102,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 102,933 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2015 93,539 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2015 93,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,211 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 83,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,163 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 74,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 66,357 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside brke surface

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,512 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,481 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 54,481 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,562 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 45,562 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 41,813 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,464 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,462 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YY03 FLR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 YY03 FLR, 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 YY03 FLR registered?

YY03 FLR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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