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FX03 XJW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 73,540 miles

EML light stays on indicating a fault

damp around n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 23 May 2017 73,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front + centre mounts broken off (CORRODED THROUGH) (7.1.1)

EML light stays on indicating a fault

damp around n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 25 May 2016 68,954 miles

EML light stays on indicating a fault

Fail 24 May 2016 68,954 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage roof rail insecure at front (sharp edges showing) (6.1.C.1)

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

registration plate obscured by tow ball (6.3.1d)

EML light stays on indicating a fault

Pass 26 May 2015 65,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cooling fan not working during test

Fail 26 May 2015 65,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cooling fan not working during test

Pass 29 May 2014 60,487 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 21 May 2013 57,379 miles

Engine management lamp on

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2013 57,322 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Catalytic converter exhaust section support hanger broken

Engine management lamp on

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 54,820 miles

Catalytic converter support hanger broken and also heat shield deteriorated

Engine management warning light on

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit and is also flat

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 May 2012 54,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Catalytic converter support hanger broken and also heat shield deteriorated

Engine management warning light on

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit and is also flat

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2011 50,742 miles

ABS PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED-FRONT

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 50,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ABS PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED-FRONT

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

o/s/rear wheel nuts may be the wrong way round

Fail 19 Mar 2010 44,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/rear wheel nuts may be the wrong way round

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,302 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near to limit on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,413 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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FX03 XJW 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 65%.

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 FX03 XJW, 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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FX03 XJW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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