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SC03 PZG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,329 mi
Last recorded67,329 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 PZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,329 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 67,329 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,296 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,238 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,307 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 16,307 miles

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

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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SC03 PZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC03 PZG, 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 SC03 PZG registered?

SC03 PZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SC03 PZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 PZG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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