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AM03 DXZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,656 mi
Last recorded98,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 DXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 98,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 93,584 miles

Underneath covered in surface corrosion and underseal

corrosion repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2023 93,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 92,307 miles

Brake valve leaking Load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel housing pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,733 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake fluctuating but not excessively

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake fluctuating but not excessively

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 88,733 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake fluctuating but not excessively

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake fluctuating but not excessively

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,508 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,288 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,198 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,128 miles

slight oil leak o/s front swivel housing seal

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reversing light not working

slight oil leak o/s front swivel housing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,007 miles

o/s/f swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,723 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,891 miles

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

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

offside front swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,891 miles

offside front swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,459 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 19,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,347 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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AM03 DXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AM03 DXZ, 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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AM03 DXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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