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AV03 FDN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,205 mi
Last recorded120,205 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,205 miles

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s rear body mounting points

Fail 17 Oct 2023 120,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s rear body mounting points

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play and oil leak front hub

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion in rear floor pan

Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,671 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has caused hub seal to fail and leak oil (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub swivel joint leaking oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rea exhaust coroded and has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 112,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has caused hub seal to fail and leak oil (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub swivel joint leaking oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rea exhaust coroded and has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 108,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm left on pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm left on pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes at rear underside slightly corroded ()

slight play in offside front wheel hub

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,907 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle flexible to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 106,437 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,350 miles

Near side rear tyre perished slightly in treads

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished slightly in treads

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,583 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,583 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,997 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,373 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,373 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 70,672 miles

Horn is starting to sound harsh or grating.

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 70,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Grese leaking out of offside of front axle.

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 56,028 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 May 2009 55,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,346 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 30,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AV03 FDN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV03 FDN, 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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AV03 FDN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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