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GJ03 DOU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,614 mi
Last recorded50,614 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,614 miles

E M L on

Fail 18 Dec 2015 50,614 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt tentioner worn out (2.3.6)

E M L on

wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,297 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

management light on

Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,176 miles

BOTH offside tyres perishing, Engine management light on

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,072 miles

Both offside tyres perish Exhaust corroding

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,468 miles

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 28,894 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,609 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 DOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GJ03 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

GJ03 DOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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