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HS03 MVZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 MVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 113,900 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,944 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,787 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,041 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 84,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (Tractor joint) (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,250 miles

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

centre exhaust support hanger adrift, advise attention

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,557 miles

front brake lines corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,924 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

rear exhaust silencer cladding seperating

Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,322 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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HS03 MVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HS03 MVZ, 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 HS03 MVZ registered?

HS03 MVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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