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J17 MNY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,774 mi
Last recorded25,774 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 25,774 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 25,617 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 25,420 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise changing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,178 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,802 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,286 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Braided brake hose making contact with vehicle

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play at steering wheel

Steering linkage bushes have slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2018 24,286 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Braided brake hose making contact with vehicle

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play at steering wheel

Steering linkage bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,112 miles

air horns fitted

ns front wing damaged

os sill damaged

raised tread section of all tyres badly cut up, both rear tyres have a couple of cuts in the structure that may reach the cords - advise changing

vehicle converted to extreme off road use

Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,096 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air horns fitted

ns front wing damaged

os sill damaged

raised tread section of all tyres badly cut up, both rear tyres have a couple of cuts in the structure that may reach the cords - advise changing

vehicle converted to extreme off road use

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,941 miles

both front suspension lower leading arm chassis brackets are slightly bent

os sill damaged

roll cage gives an obstruction in teh drivers view that is not in the swept area

slight lift noted in the ns rear wheel bearing

slight lift noted in the outer track rod end of the primary steering coupling rod

teh raised tread sections of all 4 tyres are heavily scored and cut.

vehicle converted for extreme off road use. Large roll cage fitted, aftermarket seats, etc

Fail 24 Jul 2008 21,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Hasps fitted to bonnet creating a protrusion likely to cause injury

Winch on front bumper causing a sharp edge likely to cause injury

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play found in both front axle swivals

Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,116 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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J17 MNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc 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 J17 MNY, 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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J17 MNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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