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CE03 XLG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,014 mi
Last recorded137,014 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,014 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arches - across gear box (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been under sealed - after welding complete.

plastic trims fitted - obscuring full inspection of sills - under sealed in parts

Fail 20 Sep 2022 137,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All 4 inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arches - across gear box (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted - obscuring full inspection of sills - under sealed in parts

Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,414 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 131,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring corroded and snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 129,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

both front swivel hubs balls corroded and dry

both headlamp patterns clouded

fuel pipes corroded

tick over slightly high

Fail 20 Jul 2020 129,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x in lsv (marked in yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

both front swivel hubs balls corroded and dry

both headlamp patterns clouded

fuel pipes corroded

tick over slightly high

Pass 9 May 2019 126,067 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 121,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,708 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 108,147 miles

corrosion in fuel pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

crackin g in tread n /s an d o/s rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2014 86,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,547 miles

slight b low & corrosion in exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,926 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,895 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,436 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 XLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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