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SB03 CRX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,476 mi
Last recorded78,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 CRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 78,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,135 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 72,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe badly corrodied (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (cat) both joints splitting (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,411 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,411 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,567 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,738 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 54,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,361 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,531 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 30,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak at n/s/f hub seal

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,740 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SB03 CRX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB03 CRX, 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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SB03 CRX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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