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SB03 LJA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,643 mi
Last recorded115,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 LJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 115,643 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking Rear of front to rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front axle ball joints have some play

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside front hub leaking greese

Offside inner chassis heavily corroded

Transfer box mount cracked through mount

Pass 8 Jun 2016 114,475 miles

Nearside Front hub assy has slight play

fuel pipes coroding.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 114,475 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front hub assy has slight play

fuel pipes coroding.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,277 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 110,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Gearbox transfer box offside mounting cracked

Metal section of Power steering pipes corroded .

Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,132 miles

air pipes corroded

front and rear coil springs showing corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

movement at n/s front wheel

n/s front axle ball seal // oil leak //

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,486 miles

fuel pipes corroded

leak at n/s front axle ball and showing movement

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,703 miles

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,761 miles

air pipes corroded //for diff drive //

both front ball ends pitted

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

air pipes corroded //for diff drive //

both front ball ends pitted

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,036 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 81,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,032 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,101 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 LJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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