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SC03 XZU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,126 mi
Last recorded38,126 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both rear, both centre rear and both centre front corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire all pipes to the rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired at body fixings (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured Broken (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

4X4 pipes corroded

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mains to the rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front axle swivel balls corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side skirt insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fronts to rears ()

Offside Rear brake hose feral sligthy loose

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres,sidewalls/groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 36,918 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sile (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sile (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fronts to rears ()

Offside Rear brake hose feral sligthy loose

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres,sidewalls/groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,500 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 35,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code P0135 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,176 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres,ligth perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 34,145 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corrded,pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres,ligth perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,680 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil just above min on dip stick

Fail 14 Jul 2017 32,680 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,X member to load value (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

registration plate obscured removablie tow bar (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresher (8.3.1e)

engine oil just above min on dip stick

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,105 miles

Nearside front swivel housing has slight seepage

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut to inner wall

Offside front & rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 25,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake hose clip missing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,638 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 14,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,857 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,451 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,268 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 XZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XZU, 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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SC03 XZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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