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DJ03 FUN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,913 mi
Last recorded146,913 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 FUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 146,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion on both sides under sills

reverse light not working

Fail 16 Dec 2020 146,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn of front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion on both sides under sills

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2019 72,874 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Panard arm bushes slighlty worn.

Transfer box bushes slightly worn.

Pass 24 Nov 2018 145,239 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,578 miles

plastic wheel arches cracked and coverd with tape

Pass 18 Jun 2016 142,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 140,725 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,860 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 137,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,013 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,868 miles

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

exhaust poor condition at rear

front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre perished / cracking up on inner and outer side walls and tread

slight brake fluid stains on servo under master cylinder

slight play in front wiper linkage

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake fluid stains are present on the brake servo body,below the brake master cylinder

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished/cracking on inner and outer side walls

slight brake fluid stains on servo under master cylinder

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished / cracking on inner and outer side walls

slight brake fluid stains on servo under master cylinder

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,337 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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DJ03 FUN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DJ03 FUN, 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 DJ03 FUN registered?

DJ03 FUN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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