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HJ03 AXH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,662 mi
Last recorded69,662 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear. Exhaust system not considered to be insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panard arm axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s & n/s rear trailing arm where they mount to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear panard arm to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear panard arm to rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front panard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear panard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rear where they mount to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s & n/s inner sills corroded

o/s & n/s rear body mounts corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underbody corrosion evident at rear

Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear. Exhaust system not considered to be insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panard arm axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s & n/s rear trailing arm where they mount to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear panard arm to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear panard arm to rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front panard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear panard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rear where they mount to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s & n/s inner sills corroded

o/s & n/s rear body mounts corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underbody corrosion evident at rear

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,470 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 69,468 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 67,972 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 67,961 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hangars broken off exhaust resting on tow bar bracket. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded in side clip area. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 64,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 62,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,190 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but not afecting security of exhaust.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2013 56,822 miles

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 55,072 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 55,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 43,906 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 31,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,671 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2008 17,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 14,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,684 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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HJ03 AXH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 HJ03 AXH, 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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HJ03 AXH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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