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SH03 DWN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,646 mi
Last recorded110,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 DWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 766,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,687 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,382 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,372 miles

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

nearside front link rod bent

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 55,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,134 miles

front discs heavily coroded on inner face

os tractor joint seal leaking grease

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,155 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,155 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,631 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 21,053 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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SH03 DWN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH03 DWN, 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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SH03 DWN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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