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GJ03 DME

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,413 mi
Last recorded62,413 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes to rear valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front axle 4 X 4 selector vacuum pipes heavily corroded.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipes corroded. (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes heavily corroded. ()

Gearbox mounting defective 4 X 4 drive box alloy mount fractured. ()

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

Rear Exhaust box rear upper rubber mount is not fully connected.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,380 miles

Front 4 X 4 Vacuum pipes are corroded axle to hubs

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

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded All front to rear brake pipes are corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle pipe corroded at fixing brackets (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,380 miles

Front 4 X 4 Vacuum pipes are corroded axle to hubs

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

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded All front to rear brake pipes are corroded ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle pipe corroded at fixing brackets (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 57,582 miles

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

Front diff lock pipes corroded

PAS fluid low

fuel pipes front to back corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 57,582 miles

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

Front diff lock pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

PAS fluid low

fuel pipes front to back corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,469 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 54,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,781 miles

Fuel pipes at rear rusty

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,363 miles

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

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

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

tyre size 205/70r15

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,289 miles

Both rear tyres poor condition.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system poor condition.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 34,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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)

Both rear tyres poor condition.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system poor condition.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,260 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,559 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,871 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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GJ03 DME is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ03 DME, 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 GJ03 DME registered?

GJ03 DME is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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