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DE03 MGU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,099 mi
Last recorded75,099 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,099 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,099 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leak from tractor joints

Fail 23 Nov 2020 66,590 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from tractor joints

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,709 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 61,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

rear prop shaft u/j slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,307 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))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounts and seat belt buckle mounts ( rear boot floor under jack) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking throughout tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front axle vacuum control pipes very corroded

spare wheel flat

vehicle in a poor condition overall underneath

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,738 miles

corrosion near headlamps

corrosion on both inner sills

light corrosion on boot floor

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,986 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,673 miles

vehicle rusty very underneath

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,079 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 40,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,985 miles

front exhaust excessivly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 32,985 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

front exhaust excessivly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,376 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs pitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 22,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mount split not supporting gearbox properly

Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,809 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 22,809 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,733 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 21,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,354 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,926 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 MGU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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