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DF03 AYJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,148 mi
Last recorded133,148 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 133,148 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front headlight support panel corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside also mounting areas on front axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner bays nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear flooring nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside / offside across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to rear chassis and boot flooring

Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,932 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside / offside across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to rear chassis and boot flooring

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,271 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside across axle (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to rear chassis and flooring nearside / offside

Fail 3 Jan 2020 117,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside across axle (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to rear chassis and flooring nearside / offside

Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,456 miles

surface corrosion offside and nearside front inner bays

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,942 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,824 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,990 miles

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

slight leak from o/s front trackter joint

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,724 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 31,724 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,015 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 22,990 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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DF03 AYJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYJ, 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 DF03 AYJ registered?

DF03 AYJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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