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MT03 UJD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,452 mi
Last recorded153,452 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 153,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2023 144,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 134,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 134,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area 30 near body mounting but 30cm from seat belt bolts where chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area/floor pan where chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner arch area near body mounting on the osr corner (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner arch area/floor pan where chalked (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material four pipes that travel to rear load sensor badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm aged perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm aged perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion in many places at the rear of the vehicle

front fogs not working

Fail 12 Jan 2022 134,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,714 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 127,714 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 120,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 120,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip deteriorated

exhaust system poorly routed

low effort to nearside park brake

rear axle brake pipes corroded

rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 108,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip deteriorated

exhaust system poorly routed

low effort to nearside park brake

rear axle brake pipes corroded

rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

areas of corrosion to rear

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,006 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2017 84,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front OSF track rod end slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,581 miles

Brake pedal antik slip device worn

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 72,581 miles

Brake pedal antik slip device worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 59,719 miles

inner sills corroded

rear floor corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2014 59,719 miles

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

inner sills corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,342 miles

Some corrosion fuel pipes.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,183 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front bumper duck tape

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,183 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front bumper duck tape

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,081 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 40,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,724 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,722 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 25,604 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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MT03 UJD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT03 UJD, 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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MT03 UJD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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