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EJ03 KTF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 KTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2019 104,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,593 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 94,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disk (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint tracker joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disk (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes towards back of the car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still fully supported

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,018 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,018 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,258 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 63,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,826 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power stearing leak from stearing box area

Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power stearing leak from stearing box area

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,192 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine oil leak apparent

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,262 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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EJ03 KTF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ03 KTF, 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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EJ03 KTF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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