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NG03 GLF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 GLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,599 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,972 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 78,972 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,294 miles

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

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

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

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

both front swivel joint seals leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2015 78,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front swivel joint seals leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,171 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,599 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

eml on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

eml on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,703 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,757 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,787 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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NG03 GLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NG03 GLF, 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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What year was NG03 GLF registered?

NG03 GLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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