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DE03 SLZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,938 mi
Last recorded122,938 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 122,938 miles

Front head lamp covers deteriorating

Nearside Front brake has slight imbalance

Nearside Front hub has slight play

both front inner wings holed

both outside sill corroded and inside heavily plated

fuel pipes and tank corroding

spare wheel cracking

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,808 miles

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both swivel housings (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 121,805 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both swivel housings (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,954 miles

All welding repairs undersealed

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,954 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Boot floor corroded

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,193 miles

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

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Welding repairs undersealed

Fail 12 Nov 2019 110,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,270 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill and sill cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill and sill cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,243 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,119 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,580 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,836 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

swivle joints leaking oil on wheels and brake back plates

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 45,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 20,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,418 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 SLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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