MOT Status
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111,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to osr hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective by join to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats and seatbelts removed from rear ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats and seatbelts removed from rear ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area back corner near chassis mount on body (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area central near rear seat belt forward mount (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch back corner near chassis mount on body (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush's mounts onto rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush's mounts onto rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens misted. (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link behind axle. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting area on chassis. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link behind axle. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens misted. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear seat belt not tested.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Coolant leak this looks to be an old leak witch is part of the LPG system ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radius arm front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear seat belts not checked
underbody very dirty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
rear seat belts not checked
underbody very dirty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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)
o/s swivel ball slight leak
oil leak on engine
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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DF03 YUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 YUJ, 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 YUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2003.
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