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DE03 MFZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,055 mi
Last recorded60,055 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,055 miles

Exh rattles on towbar.

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,054 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exh rattles on towbar.

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,528 miles

Rear seats removed.

Tow bar elec. socket broken.

Fail 5 Jun 2012 50,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exh centre bracket broken.

Rear seats removed.

Tow bar elec. socket broken.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,420 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,420 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 29,272 miles

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

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

nearside front sphere leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,272 miles

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

nearside front sphere leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,783 miles

exhaust rear box beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 MFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE03 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

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

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