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SE03 JWZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,279 mi
Last recorded54,279 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 JWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,279 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,451 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,761 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 47,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,593 miles

battery insecure

corrosion to both sills

Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,592 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,277 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 373,387 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,395 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,961 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 25,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,785 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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SE03 JWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SE03 JWZ, 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 SE03 JWZ registered?

SE03 JWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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