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SC03 SJV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,613 mi
Last recorded65,613 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 SJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,613 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front 4X4 SYSTEM PIPES CORRODED AND BROKEN

Fail 14 May 2018 65,604 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO FLOOR (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,829 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joints (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,546 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside rear shockabsorber (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside rear hand brake not working (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joints (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,531 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

air pipes very corroded

all brake ferrulles corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres worn very close to limit and wearing very unevenly

nearside rear tyrte worn very close to limit and wearing very unevenly

slight play from steering box

Fail 13 Jul 2015 62,525 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

air pipes very corroded

all brake ferrulles corroded

both front tyres worn very close to limit and wearing very unevenly

nearside rear tyrte worn very close to limit and wearing very unevenly

slight play from steering box

Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,453 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,940 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,798 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,776 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,358 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,840 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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SC03 SJV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SC03 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

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

Is SC03 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 SJV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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