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BT03 XXY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,154 mi
Last recorded126,154 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,154 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 126,154 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 119,898 miles

front hub vacuum / breather pipes u/s

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bearing / stub pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

boot floor corroded to excess

Fail 20 May 2019 119,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bearing / stub pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

boot floor corroded to excess

front hub vacuum / breather pipes u/s

Pass 1 May 2018 116,394 miles

ALL FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

BOOT FLOOR HOLE AND CORRODED BUT NOT WITH IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Oil leak ()

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 116,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

BOOT FLOOR HOLE AND CORRODED BUT NOT WITH IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 112,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak swivel housing ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 112,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play swivel housing bearings (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak swivel housing ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres perrished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 104,556 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres perrished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,530 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,528 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,973 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,973 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,020 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 76,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,092 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,767 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT03 XXY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT03 XXY, 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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BT03 XXY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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