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DN03 BTV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,137 mi
Last recorded121,137 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion COMPLETE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL SLIGHT SWEAT

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn AT REAR DIFF ()

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 121,137 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion COMPLETE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL SLIGHT SWEAT

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn AT REAR DIFF ()

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 118,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,678 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

EXHAUST CORRODING

FRONT & REAR PROP JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 27 May 2016 114,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

EXHAUST CORRODING

FRONT & REAR PROP JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 27 May 2015 101,900 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2015 101,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroding!

Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroding!

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S REAR FLOOR AREA AT SEAT BELT MOUNTING STARTING TO CORRODE!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,436 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 56,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,604 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear wiper rubbers split

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2009 36,886 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,886 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,335 miles

ALL FOUR TYERS PERISHING .

EXHAUST CORRODING.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,335 miles

ALL FOUR TYERS PERISHING .

EXHAUST CORRODING.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,474 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING AT REAR .

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,074 miles

exhaust rear box beginning to corrode

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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DN03 BTV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN03 BTV, 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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DN03 BTV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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