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DV03 BXS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body full of mud, covering all brake pipes, chassis and cab

Fail 18 Dec 2020 125,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under body full of mud, covering all brake pipes, chassis and cab

Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 119,589 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front/Rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,323 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limiter valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/ rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

fuel pipes corroded , front/rear

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,685 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Nearside Front vacuum pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

multiple small combinations of damage to screen

Fail 12 Dec 2016 116,685 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front vacuum pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

multiple small combinations of damage to screen

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,107 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 113,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,335 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,485 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,485 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 93,065 miles

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

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

both front swivel hubs slight leak

slight play n/s front swivel hub

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,065 miles

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

both front swivel hubs slight leak

slight play n/s front swivel hub

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,306 miles

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

slight oil leak o/s front hub

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,708 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,779 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,423 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,109 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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DV03 BXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV03 BXS, 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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DV03 BXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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