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DC03 EWF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,546 mi
Last recorded85,546 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 85,546 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 85,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,015 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2021 81,973 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis & o/s/f spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have corrosion on (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear floor near seat belt starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel hubs have slight weep of grease slight corrosion to faces

Pass 31 May 2018 73,756 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 73,756 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,366 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,366 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 61,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,471 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 56,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 52,418 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,856 miles

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,842 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,230 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,782 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 25,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,579 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 25,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,058 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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DC03 EWF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC03 EWF, 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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DC03 EWF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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