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PY03 OGU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,352 mi
Last recorded100,352 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 OGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,352 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,387 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat both ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

front panel and inner wings by head lights corroded

rear floor and inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat both ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

front panel and inner wings by head lights corroded

rear floor and inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,340 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

boot floor corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arm mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arm mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

boot floor corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 88,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arm mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arm mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

boot floor corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,704 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,700 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 75,687 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded over front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust pressing on load sensor valve

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front to rear chasis all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear // near side front body mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear off side rear to front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2017 61,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front to rear chasis all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear // near side front body mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear off side rear to front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,857 miles

Front to rear ns /os brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,854 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Front to rear ns /os brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 46,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak n/side frontaxle

Pass 1 May 2015 46,967 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak n/side frontaxle

Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,460 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 33,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,983 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,819 miles

off side front brake disc pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 16,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 16,568 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 11,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,689 miles

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

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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PY03 OGU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY03 OGU, 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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PY03 OGU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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