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SE03 XHT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,369 mi
Last recorded87,369 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 XHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,369 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

CHASSIS AND BODY UNDERSIDE CORROSION

FRONT AND REAR PROPSHAFTS REQUIRING NEW JOINTS

FRONT TOWING EYE RIPPED OUT OF CHASSIS

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 87,369 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

CHASSIS AND BODY UNDERSIDE CORROSION

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT AND REAR PROPSHAFTS REQUIRING NEW JOINTS

FRONT TOWING EYE RIPPED OUT OF CHASSIS

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 64,615 miles

exhaust fouling tow bar

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,615 miles

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

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

exhaust fouling tow bar

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,580 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 XHT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

SE03 XHT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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