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DS03 HFB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,491 mi
Last recorded79,491 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 HFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,409 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps don't work

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks have considerable corrosion to outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,409 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps don't work

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks have considerable corrosion to outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,835 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,645 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,370 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 75,361 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Fail 11 Sep 2018 75,057 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,937 miles

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)

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

engine management light stays on

exhaust deteriorated and centre support bracket broken system still supported

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,793 miles

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)

both front tyres side walls cracking

engine management light stays on

exhaust system deteriorated and centre mounting broken

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,042 miles

Front PAS pipes corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriated

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)

brake pipes coated in underseal

engine management light stays on

Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,042 miles

Front PAS pipes corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

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)

brake pipes coated in underseal

engine management light stays on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,577 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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)

brake pipes coated in underseal

exhaust rear box deteriated

exhaust support mountings deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,083 miles

Exhaust centre mounting braket corroded broken

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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)

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,368 miles

Battery insucure

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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 2 Sep 2011 68,523 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,520 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 13 Sep 2010 67,616 miles

Metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

O/S rear tyre slightley perrished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,312 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,312 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,375 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,375 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 24,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HFB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HFB, 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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DS03 HFB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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