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GP03 FWZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 FWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,564 miles

front shock absorber casings corroding

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2015 98,564 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

front shock absorber casings corroding

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,772 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,352 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

small section of tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,445 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs not matching pair

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,292 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

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

rear coil springs not matching pair

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,563 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,113 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 41,113 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2006 26,664 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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GP03 FWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 GP03 FWZ, 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 GP03 FWZ registered?

GP03 FWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is GP03 FWZ safe to buy?

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