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SB03 XJH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 79,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under the headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under the headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

all four coil spring have been heavy undersealed unable to inspect

full underbody has been heavy undersealed unable to assess corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2021 79,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle showing light corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,796 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2019 70,071 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,065 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,048 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,164 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 56,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two rear to valve block (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 49,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded two rear to valve block (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,324 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 31,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,971 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL JOINT CORRODED

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,450 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 22,450 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

offside front &nearside rear tyres cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2009 19,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,820 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,737 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 15,489 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,248 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 XJH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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