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J444 EEN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 EEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,215 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 95,138 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Axle swivel has slight play

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 91,970 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill riser (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,817 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,291 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Swivel pin (2.5.B.1a)

Reduced effort O/S parking brake

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 79,291 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Swivel pin (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Reduced effort O/S parking brake

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,100 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from hub

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,087 miles

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

Nearside Front oil leak from hub

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,125 miles

Centre exhaust bracket damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,746 miles

front and rear axles slight imbalance undr light braking

front tyres perished on walls

towball socket cover missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,114 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 34,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 32,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,044 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,963 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,960 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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J444 EEN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J444 EEN, 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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J444 EEN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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