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DF03 VJG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VJG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 84,272 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near wheel arch and on to cross member (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine light on

fuel pipes cororded

Pass 14 May 2015 78,441 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 78,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 75,197 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 72,636 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 18 May 2012 66,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 58,594 miles

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars in centre of the tread

foot brake pedal travel

front discs pitted and corroded on inner face

rear and centre exhaust mount rubbers soft and cracked

Pass 13 May 2010 47,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking and perished in tread

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 18 May 2009 38,277 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2008 34,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,302 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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DF03 VJG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

DF03 VJG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DF03 VJG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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