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SH03 DXR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,994 mi
Last recorded63,994 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 DXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,994 miles

both front rear track rod end ball joints slight play

front and rear brake pipes corroded

inner sills corroded

play in both front kingpin swivel joints

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,994 miles

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

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

both front rear track rod end ball joints slight play

front and rear brake pipes corroded

inner sills corroded

play in both front kingpin swivel joints

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,883 miles

Centre to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 59,883 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,532 miles

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

Front brake pads look wearing low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 49,853 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 49,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,722 miles

BET test faild on lambda but no data for suzuki to carry out full cat test

Fail 19 Jul 2010 43,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

BET test faild on lambda but no data for suzuki to carry out full cat test

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,058 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight leak from offside tractor joint

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,361 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 DXR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH03 DXR registered?

SH03 DXR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is SH03 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 DXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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