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EG03 GDF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,133 mi
Last recorded106,133 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,133 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,243 miles

front brake pipes have grease on them

Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

On brake test with heavy braking applied pulls slightly to left.

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,112 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 97,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,654 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,654 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,067 miles

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

N/s/horn button not working.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,067 miles

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

N/s/horn button not working.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,682 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,614 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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EG03 GDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EG03 GDF, 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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What year was EG03 GDF registered?

EG03 GDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is EG03 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 GDF shows 14 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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