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GJ03 ZLV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,398 mi
Last recorded70,398 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine management light on

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,586 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,268 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer shoulder and starting to crack in tread area.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,268 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer shoulder and starting to crack in tread area.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,252 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 ZLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

GJ03 ZLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ03 ZLV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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