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DE03 MFY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,800 miles

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

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

n/s/f tractor joint leaking

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 66,798 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s windscreen wiper blades split

n/s/f tractor joint leaking

o/s/f tyre signs of cracking

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,284 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 59,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 50,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,222 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 80,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,066 miles

2 rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 37,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs slightly corroded.

oil leak o/s half shaft

Pass 29 May 2008 29,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,155 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 20,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 15,435 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 MFY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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