MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear both ()
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockers both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mounting both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear both ()
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockers both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front and rear shock absorber casings corroded
front brake discs corroded
transfer box mounting deteriorated
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
front and rear shock absorber casings corroded
front brake discs corroded
transfer box mounting deteriorated
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
play in both front hub swivels
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
play in both front suspension swivels
wear to front brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wear to rear tyres
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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DF03 AYE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 DF03 AYE, 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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DF03 AYE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2003.
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