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PJ03 WJC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 WJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear body corroded next to rear body mounting fixing.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 60,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded within 30 cms of front seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear body corroded next to rear body mounting fixing.

Pass 9 May 2022 60,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal pipes corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded close to prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle body and chassis covered in underseal.

Pass 13 May 2021 59,974 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes corroded ()

vehicle body and chassis starting to corrode in places

Fail 15 Jan 2020 59,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle body and chassis starting to corrode in places

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from load sensor valve to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle and chassis corroded in places

Fail 11 Feb 2019 59,208 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor of boot within 30 cms of rear seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from load sensor valve to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle and chassis corroded in places

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,555 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

all coil springs rusty

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2017 58,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

all coil springs rusty

both rear shockers rusty

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,558 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe into load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

front part of exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2016 57,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe into load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

front part of exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,845 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,845 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front swivel joints slight corrosion

front exhaust pipe corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight free play found in steering operation

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,512 miles

both front swivel housings slight pitting and nearside slight leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,245 miles

both front swivel housings slight pitting

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,842 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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PJ03 WJC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJC, 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 WJC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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