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DU53 MYM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,255 mi
Last recorded110,255 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,255 miles

Nearside Front hub slight dampness of oil

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 110,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front hub slight dampness of oil

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,008 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,725 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,019 miles

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,019 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,665 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

adv n/s front axle sphere seal leaking slightly

adv o/s front axle sphere pitted

adv unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads/advise they are checked with wheels removed

adv underside including brake pipes etc waxoyled

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,849 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,097 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,975 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 31,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DU53 MYM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc 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 DU53 MYM, 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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DU53 MYM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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