MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 4rd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3rd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by spare wheel (0.1 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not in use ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and belts not in use ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not in use ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside front drive joint leaking
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes to and from rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not in use ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside front drive joint leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside front tractor joint leaking
offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working offside and nearside fronts (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front deteriorated (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside front tractor joint leaking
offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
not able to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats stowed away
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Very dry swivel hubs
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Very dry swivel hubs
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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GJ03 VVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VVC, 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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GJ03 VVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 May 2003.
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