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CE03 VNF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,829 mi
Last recorded62,829 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 62,829 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,186 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,160 miles

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

o/s metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,605 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 46,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,950 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,950 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 41,286 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,873 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,873 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,823 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,823 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,332 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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CE03 VNF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE03 VNF, 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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CE03 VNF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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