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AP03 HBE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,608 mi
Last recorded59,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,608 miles

Front diff leaking oil

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 59,608 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal leaking onto disc (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal leaking onto disc (3.5.1h)

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

Front diff leaking oil

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,490 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,948 miles

rear tyres 3mm,starting to perish,windscreen damage outside zone "A".

Fail 22 Jun 2010 36,948 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear tyres 3mm,starting to perish,windscreen damage outside zone "A".

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,406 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,406 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,352 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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AP03 HBE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP03 HBE, 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 AP03 HBE registered?

AP03 HBE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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