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DS03 ZBC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,803 mi
Last recorded48,803 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,803 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,517 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,028 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 15,028 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZBC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 ZBC registered?

DS03 ZBC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is DS03 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 ZBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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