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RO03 BTX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,939 mi
Last recorded11,939 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 BTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,939 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 11,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 from load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged to rear x 3 (7.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 11,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

some corrosion of fuel pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,354 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f tractor ball units

Pass 2 Mar 2010 2,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,658 miles

slight play in o/s front swivel

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in o/s front swivel

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,362 miles

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

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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RO03 BTX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO03 BTX, 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 RO03 BTX registered?

RO03 BTX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is RO03 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 BTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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