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SF03 DGJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,554 mi
Last recorded92,554 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 55,120 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,929 miles

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

exhaust has been patched up

tractor joints have corrosion on them

Fail 31 Aug 2013 50,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust has been patched up

tractor joints have corrosion on them

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,894 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2012 46,894 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2011 42,698 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management fault lamp on

offside rear tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leak from engine

spare tyre close to limit/ flat

Fail 29 Aug 2011 42,698 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management fault lamp on

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside rear tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leak from engine

spare tyre close to limit/ flat

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,653 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre just legal and nearside rear slight noise from w/bearing

susp pipes corroded and fuel pipes corroded and slight play in steering

Fail 28 Aug 2010 37,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre just legal and nearside rear slight noise from w/bearing

susp pipes corroded and fuel pipes corroded and slight play in steering

Fail 29 Aug 2009 33,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 29,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,732 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 19,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,775 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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SF03 DGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SF03 DGJ, 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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SF03 DGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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