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J100 DGE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,067 mi
Last recorded53,067 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 DGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,067 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 53,067 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,951 miles

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

brake servo heavily corroded at bottom

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,949 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner / outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

brake servo heavily corroded at bottom

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all steering arms corroded

chassis has slight corrosion

exhaust system corroded

front axle corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

rear axle corroded

under floor brake pipes corroded

under floor cossosion

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,042 miles

both side front brake discs scored/vehicle dry/rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2011 27,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both side front brake discs scored/vehicle dry/rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,371 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

EML on.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,097 miles

EML light on.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,016 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,308 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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J100 DGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J100 DGE, 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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J100 DGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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