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SB03 LHT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,315 mi
Last recorded128,315 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 LHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,315 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 124,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 124,116 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,179 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 115,178 miles

Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced above axle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

4x4 pipes corroded and broken

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective bracket broken ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,810 miles

Front 4x4 pipes corroded and broken

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Front 4x4 pipes corroded and broken

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,540 miles

Front 4x4 pipes corroded and broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Front 4x4 pipes corroded and broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,130 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,812 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,126 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

back box corroded

nearside front hub leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,817 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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 Jul 2009 34,458 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,290 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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SB03 LHT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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