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EO03 LWJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,695 mi
Last recorded106,695 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 LWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,695 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 106,692 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,211 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,972 miles

slight corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,960 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,484 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 85,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,314 miles

Accelerator pedal anti-slip provision missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,160 miles

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

Accelerator pedal anti-slip provision missing.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,098 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,098 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre valve starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,678 miles

Both front axle spheres are slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,110 miles

both front tyres showing age cracks side walls

front swivel hubs "balls" rusting n/s and o/s

fuel pipe at rear by tank area showing signs of corrosion

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

tow bar fitted to vehicle but no tow ball at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,790 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 34,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,910 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,240 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,822 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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EO03 LWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO03 LWJ, 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 EO03 LWJ registered?

EO03 LWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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