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HJ03 VMF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,490 mi
Last recorded105,490 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,490 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 105,490 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 100,924 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 100,924 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 99,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fro nt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 95,771 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fro nt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 91,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,026 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 87,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,243 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,440 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,440 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,994 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,994 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,046 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,288 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,252 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 VMF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HJ03 VMF, 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 HJ03 VMF registered?

HJ03 VMF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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