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DS03 ZBL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,005 mi
Last recorded99,005 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ZBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 99,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front suspension knuckles corroded

nearside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 30 May 2017 91,001 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front suspension knuckles corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 31 May 2016 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front body mountings showing corrosion

both front swivel knuckles corroding

both outer sills showing corrosion

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front panel showing corrosion

nearside inner sill holed but not within prescribed areas

rear brake pipes and fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 97,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front body mounts showing corrosion

both front swivel knuckles corroded

both inner sills showing corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner sill holed but not within any prescribed areas

slight play in nearside swivel knuckle and leaking slightly

unable to fully asses brake and fuel pipes due to underseal being applied

Fail 27 May 2015 97,645 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front body mounts showing corrosion

both front swivel knuckles corroded

both inner sills showing corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner sill holed but not within any prescribed areas

slight play in nearside swivel knuckle and leaking slightly

unable to fully asses brake and fuel pipes due to underseal being applied

Pass 27 May 2014 70,346 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front body mountings showing corrosion

both front swivel knuckles corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 63,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front swivel balls showing corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front swivel balls showing corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,348 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 29,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,993 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,991 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,135 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 ZBL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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