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NX03 XZJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 XZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 49,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre splitting in treads

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,031 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,812 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,871 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyre tread pattern starting to split

Fail 25 Oct 2016 41,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyre tread pattern starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,077 miles

Offside offside front tyre outer tread pattern worn

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Oct 2015 39,068 miles

Ball joint has excessive play 1 nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside offside front tyre outer tread pattern worn

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,238 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 34,221 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,720 miles

slight play in either offside front ball joint or wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 28,687 miles

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

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

slight play in either offside front ball joint or wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,331 miles

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,869 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 18,869 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear tyres sidewalls cracked. n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,828 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,354 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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NX03 XZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NX03 XZJ, 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 NX03 XZJ registered?

NX03 XZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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