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PG03 TKE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,563 mi
Last recorded84,563 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 TKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 84,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

weld repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Mar 2023 77,688 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,140 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 69,120 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,454 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 49,439 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriating In Tread Area

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Axle Swivel Ball Slightly Coroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,793 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,655 miles

Nearside Front Slight Binding Of Brake

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

king pin balls rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,188 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,206 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 18,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 169,427 miles

advise osf ball seal seapage starting

advise osf wiper deteriated

Fail 8 Aug 2011 16,427 miles

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

advise nsf tyre worn on outer

advise osf ball seal seapage starting

advise osf wiper deteriated

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,567 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 14,567 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,664 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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PG03 TKE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PG03 TKE, 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 PG03 TKE registered?

PG03 TKE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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