MOT Status
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52,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel pipes corroded
underside of vehicle in general poor condition
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dipstick broken, unable to check oil level
Fuel tank mounting brackets corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vacuum pipes for 4WD engagement excessively corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Stabilizer bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear fuel pipe has surface corrosion
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators when operated left or right cause all 4 lamps to flash as if hazards are on (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure trad section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear fuel pipe has surface corrosion
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks to outer side wall and tread section both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Bot front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside O/S fuel pipe slightly rusted (marked with yellow crayon)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Bot front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (replaced) (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside O/S fuel pipe slightly rusted (marked with yellow crayon)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear fuel pipe near fuel tank corroded
Front brake discs rusted pitted & scored
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre perishing cracks in tread
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear silencer badly corroded & de laminating
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front brake binding but no readings shown on roller test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
front brake pads getting low
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 XSL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?
DS03 XSL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2003.
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