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GR03 AEW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,003 mi
Last recorded121,003 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 AEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 121,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,973 miles

n/s/r tyre quite perished and worn to 3 mm

oil leak

power steering box damp

vehicle suspension ,chassis & under body well corroded in places

Fail 27 Nov 2018 113,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre quite perished and worn to 3 mm

oil leak

power steering box damp

vehicle suspension ,chassis & under body well corroded in places

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel valve stems excessivly deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2017 108,980 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cat joint excessivly corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system to rear silencer flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel valve stems excessivly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,337 miles

front pads are very low

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,887 miles

exhaust centre to rear joint has minor leak

front pads getting low

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Nov 2015 95,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber perished (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust centre to rear joint has minor leak

front pads getting low

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,579 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,531 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,590 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,774 miles

offside front swivel joint slightly leaking.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,710 miles

damage to o/s rear bumper

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,460 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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GR03 AEW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GR03 AEW, 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 GR03 AEW registered?

GR03 AEW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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