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DU03 FWZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,255 mi
Last recorded62,255 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,255 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has excessively uneven tread wear and contaminated with oil

Offside drivers mirror glass cracked

Oil leaking from offside front swivel housing seal

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test and rear seatbelts not completely fixed

Transfer box mounting corroded and broken and transfer box loose

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,666 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,394 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s & o/s front swivel joint housing slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,927 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at the time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,027 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

bonnet pull handle missing

parking brake warning light on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,589 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,336 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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DU03 FWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU03 FWZ, 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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DU03 FWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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