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SG03 CTZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 CTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,658 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,498 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General surface corrosion under side

Plastic sills fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,332 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Some corrosion visible on suspension components

Some under body & chassis corrosion visible

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,193 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,193 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,325 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still adequatly supported

engine management light "on"

fuel pipes rusty

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 52,325 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still adequatly supported

fuel pipes rusty

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,822 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

brake pipes coated with substance difficult to assess condition

catalyst heat shield deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket broken system adequately supported

grease around offside front swivel hub joint

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

some minor cracking in front tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger bracket broken (system adequately supported)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,153 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

cracking in rear tyres

exhaust hanger brackets corroded and weak and heat shield loose

offside rear tyre 3mm

some corrosion starting on brake disc

some corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,859 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear 3mm

offside rear 4mm

parts of breather pipes at front from axle becoming corroded

play in both front lower suspension swivel joints the offside worst and leaking oil

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,968 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 31,968 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 23,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,415 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 19,375 miles

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

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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SG03 CTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG03 CTZ, 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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SG03 CTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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