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AY03 WGE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2017 97,939 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside high/ offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,329 miles

under side very corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 85,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under side very corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,870 miles

1. Nearside front brake pads becoming worn, at limits. 2. Front brake discs becomnig corroded. 3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,954 miles

1. Nearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes becoming perished. 2. Nearside and offside front swivel hubs becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,889 miles

Slight exhaust blow at front.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,860 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,728 miles

1. slight play in n/s and o/s front hubs. 2. oil leaking from both frotn hubs.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,074 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s wing indicator has some bulbs not working

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,525 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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AY03 WGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AY03 WGE, 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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AY03 WGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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