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GJ03 UNK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,537 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,495 miles

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 97,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play plus play at wheel hub (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,335 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,411 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front outer wheel hub leaking. we advise attention a.s.a.p

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,906 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,596 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2008 57,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

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

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

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,094 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,072 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,137 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 UNK 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 66.7%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

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

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