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DS03 GUX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,877 miles

Front panel corroded around headlight area

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 93,820 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front panel / headlight surround corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 93,820 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front panel / headlight surround corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,632 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 26 Jun 2017 84,632 miles

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,607 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,876 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,876 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,414 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,414 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,709 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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DS03 GUX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS03 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

DS03 GUX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DS03 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 GUX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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