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DG03 OJA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,201 mi
Last recorded123,201 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,201 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking grease

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,312 miles

nearside front swivel hub seal slight weep

unable to fully inspect as vehicle used off roed and guards fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 122,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front swivel hub seal slight weep

unable to fully inspect as vehicle used off roed and guards fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,281 miles

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

rear foot brake slight inbalance

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,892 miles

Nearside front axle swivel housing pitted

Offside front axle swivel housing pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front axle swivel housing pitted

Offside front axle swivel housing pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded n/s to o/s rear axle

Fuel lines corrosion @ front

Handbrake High

Stone Chip in Windscreen zone A

Vacuum/Breather metal pipes corroded to axle

Fail 24 Feb 2011 80,232 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded n/s to o/s rear axle

Fuel lines corrosion @ front

Handbrake High

Stone Chip in Windscreen zone A

Vacuum/Breather metal pipes corroded to axle

swivel joint leaking rear hub seal

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,270 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,902 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,416 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 OJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OJA, 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 OJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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