MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front body mounting rusted
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front body mounting rusted
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axal (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
outer sill covers fitted
rear diff noisy
suspension parts starting to corrode
Body not fully secure Rear body mountings badly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Body not fully secure Rear body mountings badly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside under sills rusty
Offside under sills rusty
under side off car rusty
Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake cylinder to n/s/rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
both rear inner sills corroded
exhaust system corroded
fuel pipes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake compensator to o/s/rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake cylinder to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake cylinder to n/s/rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
both rear inner sills corroded
exhaust system corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Rear corrosion hole near body mounting
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear corrosion hole near body mounting
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Both front axle joints have slight play
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside axle joint weeping
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Both front axle joints have slight play
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside axle joint weeping
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EML on
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE
REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED
REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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FT03 NVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FT03 NVB, 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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FT03 NVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2003.
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