MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in ball swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty above rear axle tie rod mount (1.1.11 (c))
REAR FLOOR PAN CORRODED NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA AS REAR FLOOR HAS BEEN BOARDED AND REAR SEATS REMOVED. CORROSION ADJACENT TO OFFSIDE REAR BODY MOUNT, NOT ADVERSLEY AFFECTING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
front to rear pipes rusty
hole in rear floor not within 30 cm f prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in body member near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
rear floor adjacent to wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area as rear seats and belts have been removed
surface rust on brake and fuel pipes
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside front lower tension joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel excessively corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in body member near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
rear floor adjacent to wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area as rear seats and belts have been removed
surface rust on brake and fuel pipes
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside headlamp tarnished
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn vertical and lateral movement in offside front steering swivel , oil leaking past seal due to free play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside headlamp tarnished
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area
rear seats folded down with permanent solid floor fitted,rear seat belts disconnected
slight play in offside steering swivel, steering swivel rusty
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area
rear seats folded down with permanent solid floor fitted,rear seat belts disconnected
slight play in offside steering swivel, steering swivel rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe corroded rear
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipes at rear corroded
N/s front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipes at rear corroded
N/s front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch near rear seat mountings
rear seats not fitted at time to test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch near rear seat mountings
rear seats not fitted at time to test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear propshaft uj slightly worn
Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear propshaft uj slightly worn
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
o/s front hub leaking grease, but not onto brake
o/s rear tyre cracking
rear silencer deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear silencer deteriorated
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
o/s front hub leaking grease, but not onto brake
o/s rear tyre cracking
advise outerskin of rear ex silencer coming off but not leaking some small verticle lift exists in right king pin bearings
NSF Tyre Slightly Perished
NSR Tyre Slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
OSR Tyre Slightly perished
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear exhaust weak with corrosion
Both front tyres slightly perished
NSR tyre sligtly perished
Nail in nearside rear tyre
i advise rear silencer outer skin is coming off but is not leaking
exhaust rear b ox corroded [not blowing]
o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 XSF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XSF, 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 XSF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 August 2003.
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