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Central Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside suspension bump stop mounting corroded
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front arl,s have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os front axle lower swivel worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front arl,s have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front Led's fitted which do not provide a correct beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
air breather pipes corroded
centre exhaust bracket broken
offside front hub knuckle leaking gear oil
rear exhaust box has minor leak of gasses
vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
air breather pipes corroded
all tyres are perishing and cracking
centre exhaust bracket broken
offside front hub knuckle leaking gear oil
rear exhaust box has minor leak of gasses
vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
osf wiper blade is slightly splitt
power steering pipes have slight corrosion
rear silencer is in poor condition
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal has slight travel
engine managemant light is displayed
osf wiper blade is slightly splitt
power steering pipes have slight corrosion
rear silencer is in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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GL03 TCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GL03 TCJ, 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 GL03 TCJ registered?
GL03 TCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2003.
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