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ML03 SWZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,674 mi
Last recorded130,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 SWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 130,674 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount/inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,523 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 113,057 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 113,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 111,786 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached behind headlights corroded but not excessively (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Lower underside of vehicle covered in surface rust

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 111,786 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached behind headlights corroded but not excessively (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Lower underside of vehicle covered in surface rust

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,801 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded n/s/f---o/s/f---n/s/r---o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs corroded---osf showing leakage

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres showing cracks/perishing [no visible ply/cords]

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,325 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f---o/s/f---n/s/r---o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber bushes deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs corroded--- o/s/f showing leakage

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2018 103,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f---o/s/f---n/s/r---o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber bushes deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs corroded--- o/s/f showing leakage

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded nsf---osf---nsr---osr (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs corroded--o/s/f hub leakage

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/f and o/s/f lower bushes (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r lower bushes (2.7.4)

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs showing some corrosion/leakage

Pass 8 May 2015 83,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs corroded/showing some leakage

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracks/perishing [no visible ply/cords]

Pass 7 May 2015 83,396 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres showing outer wall surface cracks

n/s/f and o/s/f axle swivel hubs corroded/some leakage

Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f axle swivel hubs corroded/some leakage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nsf and osf swivel hubs showing corrosion/ leakage

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,007 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/front and o/s/front swivel hubs showing corrosion/leakage

Fail 1 Apr 2011 57,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,131 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,524 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 46,524 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,554 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,003 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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ML03 SWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ML03 SWZ, 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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ML03 SWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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