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DA03 FGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,254 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired All body mount points Excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 114,489 miles

Exhaust intermediate section starting to separate.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Offside and nearside front steering swivel assemblies have wear movement.

Offside and nearside rear axle trailing arm bushes worn.

Rear suspension and sub-frame assembly corroded.

Underside fuel lines heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,331 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Metal fuel lines corroded

Oil leaks around front axle swivel hubs

Various corrosion around chassis and underside of vehicle

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 14 Oct 2019 107,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Excessive movement at swivel hub (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Excessive movement at swivel hub (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system corroded

Metal fuel lines corroded

Oil leaks around front swivel hubs

Various corrosion around chassis and underside of vehicle

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,323 miles

Chassis sections corroded.

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

Front anti-roll bar inner bushes worn.

Offside and nearside front swivel housings showing lift.

Underside fuel lines heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,217 miles

Metal fuel lines heavily corroded.

Nearside front axle swivel assembly has lift detected.

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Rear floor section and various under-body sections corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,052 miles

Front and rear suspension springs corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Rear exhaust section corroded and knocking on rear frame.

Rear indicators interacting with sidelamp operation.

Underside fuel lines heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,047 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Rear tyres cracking

Various corrosion around chassis

Various suspension bushes starting to separate and perish

Fail 1 Sep 2015 85,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst fractured (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

All suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Rear tyres cracking

Various corrosion around chassis

Various suspension bushes starting to separate and perish

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,983 miles

Brake Advisories : DBT Service Brake Efficiency: 65% - service brake efficiency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

rear exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,900 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

rear exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

engine management light on indicating a fault

rear exhaust backbox casing corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,457 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

engine management light on indicating a fault

rear exhaust backbox casing corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,949 miles

Engine light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,910 miles

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

Engine light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,926 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,053 miles

Engine light on dash indicating fault

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts as they are unaccessable

Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,025 miles

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

Engine light on dash indicating fault

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts as they are unaccessable

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,175 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,643 miles

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

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,997 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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DA03 FGV 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 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 DA03 FGV, 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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DA03 FGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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