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DS03 HFD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,752 mi
Last recorded77,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 HFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 77,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front front // rear and rear axle f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,332 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 67,332 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,019 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 62,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,324 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,177 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,169 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,921 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 HFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

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

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