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CT03 CLN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,196 mi
Last recorded109,196 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 109,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 109,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 107,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,317 miles

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

some corrosion on underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Fail 12 Nov 2019 104,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BELOW HEAD LIGHT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK ABS AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION ARM BAR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 104,084 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure Glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil dipstick missing

Fuel tank corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,010 miles

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

corrosion underbody

vaccum pipes corroded underside

Fail 19 Sep 2018 96,973 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At body mount floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,064 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Oct 2017 92,064 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,300 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 82,299 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,929 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,297 miles

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

o/s/f swivel hub seal weeping oil.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,379 miles

heat shield on exhust loose ( rattling )

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 CLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 CLN, 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 CLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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