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EX03 OVD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,059 mi
Last recorded160,059 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 160,059 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 160,059 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid and rear section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower front differential leaking

Nearside Rear Inner half shaft inner seal leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2023 158,217 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 158,217 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 151,263 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2019 139,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 96,082 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

offside front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,670 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

offside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 4 May 2016 98,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 83,937 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 83,937 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 74,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,809 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,966 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,841 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear heat shield loose

rear tyres old/perished

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,625 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,151 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 32,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,796 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,095 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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EX03 OVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX03 OVD, 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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EX03 OVD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EX03 OVD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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