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DS03 FJX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,292 mi
Last recorded96,292 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

EML on

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play leaking fluid/corroded ball (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear differential noisy

Fail 1 Feb 2018 96,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play leaking fluid/corroded ball (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,063 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

EML ON

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

various breather pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,462 miles

EML ON

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear shocker outer casing corroded

Offside rear shocker outer casing corroded

Various breather pipes corroded

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,691 miles

EML ON

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front axle braether pipes corroded

Front axle has slight oil leak nearside

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

Nearside front wiper rubber split on end

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front wiper rubber split on end

Rear axle has slight oil leak nearside

Rear diff slightly noisey

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 86,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML ON

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front axle braether pipes corroded

Front axle has slight oil leak nearside

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

Nearside front wiper rubber split on end

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front wiper rubber split on end

Rear axle has slight oil leak nearside

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,897 miles

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)

both front tyres cracking

engine management light lit

Fail 11 Jan 2014 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

engine management light lit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fluid leak from axle offside front

possible roughness to rear wheel bearings due to contamination of oil

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,727 miles

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

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

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

eml on

rear exhaust is deteriating

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,885 miles

Engine warning light is on

N/S/R outer diff seal leaking

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,489 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,544 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn close to limits

child seat fitted to n/s/r

oil leaks at both front suspension swivel joints

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,206 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 68,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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DS03 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 FJX, 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 DS03 FJX registered?

DS03 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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