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SH03 DWZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 DWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2024 116,911 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under headlamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed in many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard part missing (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed in many places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,662 miles

Front tyres perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak at engine

Fail 2 Oct 2023 114,661 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak at engine

Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,774 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under body corrosion/covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,975 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 108,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,120 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 107,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,954 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,324 miles

evidence of fuel leak from top of fuel tank but no fuel leaking at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak of exhaust gases at flange between middle and rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high lambda sensor readings (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f brake pipe to flex brake hose excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flex hose to r/o/s wheel cylinder excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

evidence of fuel leak from top of fuel tank but no fuel leaking at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,150 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 76,474 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered with underseal

Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,719 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered with underseal

Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under side brake pipes undersealed

Fail 29 Dec 2011 56,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under side brake pipes undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,077 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,158 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 43,158 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,081 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,486 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 DWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SH03 DWZ, 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 DWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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