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CT03 BYS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,874 mi
Last recorded146,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 BYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 146,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 145,931 miles

Front both front brake pipes loose and some move ment

Fail 21 Sep 2018 145,931 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edges on front bumper likely to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front both front brake pipes loose and some move ment

Pass 18 Sep 2017 139,687 miles

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

Oil leak slight oil leaks from front hubs ()

coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion on underside

Fail 18 Sep 2017 139,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak slight oil leaks from front hubs ()

coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Aug 2017 138,972 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak both front swivel joints

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 125,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak both front swivel joints ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 112,244 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,472 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,469 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front axle upper breather pipes corroded

surface corrosion of vehicle underside

Fail 10 Aug 2012 89,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front axle upper breather pipes corroded

surface corrosion of vehicle underside

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,616 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

vehicle showing heavy signs of surface corrosion throught on under side

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

vehicle showing heavy signs of surface corrosion throught on under side

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,437 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,801 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,972 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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CT03 BYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CT03 BYS, 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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CT03 BYS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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