MOT Status
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124,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Both head lamp patterns slight distorted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
fuel lines corroding / slight corrosion on rear discs ./ outer sill covers fitted / under seal used on under body
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside front to rear inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside front to rear inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front to rear inner sill corroded but not weakened
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
engine management light illuminated
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and Offside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot slight movement (2.7.4)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Not in use
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting seen through wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Spring corroded and broken (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot slight movement (2.7.4)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Not in use
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed around circumference of tyre
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
slight seapage at offside sphere
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight seapage at offside sphere
advise = spheres on front axle have very slight pitting ( no oil leaks ,no free play.detected ..
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)
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SH03 EOV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 EOV, 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 EOV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 April 2003.
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