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DE03 JWZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,528 mi
Last recorded104,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 JWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,528 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,528 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 104,506 miles

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

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,171 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,171 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 90,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion in rear tool box area

Front steering swivels corroded and pitted

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

General corrosion to chassis, sills, body mounts and underside of vehicle body

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe from pump to steering box (2.3.3b)

O/S/F and both rear tyres perished

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition and joint to centre pipe also in poor condition

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Steering shaft from wheel to box, under bonnet (2.2.C.1d)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush All front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 19 May 2015 85,455 miles

Nearside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres perishing

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 85,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres perishing

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 80,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 75,128 miles

All metal brake pips / fuel pipes and brake reg valve corroded (sprayed with oil on service)

Inner brake discs corroded (cleaned up on service and new pads fitted)

Rear o/s seat folded down (seat belt not checked)

Fail 20 May 2013 75,124 miles

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

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

All metal brake pipes and fuel pipes getting corroded

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Front steering chrome swivel balls corroded

Power steering pipes under bonnet getting corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 54,426 miles

rear box very corroded,advise renewing

Fail 14 May 2012 54,426 miles

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

fan belt squeak

rear box very corroded,advise renewing

Pass 23 May 2011 66,125 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

wipers/screen smeary

Pass 17 May 2010 60,876 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 May 2009 55,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,248 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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DE03 JWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE03 JWZ, 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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What year was DE03 JWZ registered?

DE03 JWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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