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DS03 TWM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 78,962 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd mounting from from of vehicle, inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd mounting from the rear of vehicle, inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd mounting from front of vehicle, inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd mounting from the rear of the vehicle, inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Lower seat belt mounting area appears to have had a repair and is covered, not allowing full inspection.

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes covered in grease or other material not allowing full inspection ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lower brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 76,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lower brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

securing bolt missing from centre exhaust joint ( not blowing and still secure )

Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,759 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

securing bolt missing from centre exhaust joint ( not blowing and still secure )

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,305 miles

some corrosion to fuel lines

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f breather pipes to front spheres

some corrosion to n[s/r o/s/r shockers

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 29 Dec 2015 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

some corrosion to fuel lines

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f breather pipes to front spheres

some corrosion to n[s/r o/s/r shockers

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,367 miles

brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 12 Dec 2014 48,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,985 miles

exhaust bracket missing but still secure

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,365 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,868 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 33,840 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,009 miles

engine tick over just in limits

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2010 29,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine tick over just in limits

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,371 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,768 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

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 TWM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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