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HT03 DXS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,507 mi
Last recorded72,507 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,795 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,795 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,206 miles

Horn only operates on one (of two) buttons

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Horn only operates on one (of two) buttons

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,146 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 66,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 62,913 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,314 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,313 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,520 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,119 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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HT03 DXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HT03 DXS, 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 HT03 DXS registered?

HT03 DXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is HT03 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 DXS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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