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PJ03 FYP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,590 mi
Last recorded130,590 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 FYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,590 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,770 miles

Transfer box mounting broken.

Propshaft uj bearing worn out

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Broken gear box mounting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Offside front tyre worn on inside more than outside

Offside rear tyre valve perishing

Offside tyres worn more on inner edges.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Propshaft UJ excessively worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,770 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Broken gear box mounting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inside more than outside

Offside rear tyre valve perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Propshaft uj bearing worn out

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,484 miles

Coolant leak

both sills / vehicle structure slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 120,235 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/side centre fuel pipes corroded

o/side rear bumper broken producing sharp edges

Fail 16 Feb 2013 120,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/side centre fuel pipes corroded

o/side rear bumper broken producing sharp edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

White smoke

Fail 15 Nov 2011 115,497 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

White smoke

Fail 31 Oct 2011 115,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light staying on

exhaust system coroded

various areas of under body corosion

white smoke emmited from exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,038 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

floor and inner sills corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer has heat shield missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,262 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,221 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f bulkhead slight corrision.front axle swivels slight corrision.rear tyres perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,103 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PJ03 FYP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ03 FYP, 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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PJ03 FYP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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