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GM03 RVX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,347 mi
Last recorded99,347 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 RVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 99,341 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,192 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 98,192 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,031 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stay rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,124 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush/bearing worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 95,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush/bearing worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 92,582 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 92,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,846 miles

Small stone chip in drivers view.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,478 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,477 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,897 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,918 miles

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

accident damage to front bumper

Pass 4 Feb 2012 51,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,913 miles

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

accident damage to front bumper

Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

accident damage to front bumper

Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,467 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 40,379 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,566 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 27,566 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,195 miles

damage to o/s/f has had temporary repair

Fail 1 Aug 2006 23,153 miles

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

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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GM03 RVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GM03 RVX, 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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GM03 RVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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