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SC03 XZN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,238 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear castor correcting arm bushes, at rear axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 113,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Inner wheel arch at headlight mount holed and heavily corroded (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At rear chassis bolt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At rear chassis bolt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch at headlight mount holed and heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear castor correcting arm bushes, at rear axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front King pin swivel bearing showing signs of corrosion and pitting

Offside Front King pin swivel bearing showing signs of corrosion and pitting

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear castor correcting arm bushes, at rear axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,068 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 110,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure holed and corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure holed and corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust hitting at rear

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,152 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 108,149 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,332 miles

EML illuminated

exhaust centre section corroded

offside front swivel joint seal damp

rear exhaust section very close to chassis and rear bumper

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,528 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 91,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,119 miles

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

advise n/s/f swivile seal

Fail 4 Feb 2011 72,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,809 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,277 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 42,178 miles

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

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

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 XZN 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

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

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