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DE03 XZU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,303 mi
Last recorded83,303 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,303 miles

O/s and n/s plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s body mountings (6.1.A.1)

Rear floorpan has slight corrosion

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,519 miles

Boot floor slightly corroded but not within a prescribed area

Centre brake light not connected

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear body corroded within 30cm of body mount but not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear body corroded within 30cm of body mount but not considered excessive

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,519 miles

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

Boot floor slightly corroded but not within a prescribed area

Centre brake light not connected

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rearbox (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear body corroded within 30cm of body mount but not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear body corroded within 30cm of body mount but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,570 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 74,570 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,082 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,977 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,977 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 play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,879 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,879 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 57,589 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,302 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,367 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside 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 XZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

DE03 XZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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