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DG03 JUW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 81,477 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has heavy underseal

Pass 10 May 2019 77,451 miles

vehicle underside heavily coated in grease

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,987 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,495 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f hub inner oil seal has failed due to wear in joint

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 54,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,216 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,600 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak from nearside front axle swivel housing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,160 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread close to the edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,630 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 38,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,424 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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DG03 JUW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG03 JUW, 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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DG03 JUW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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