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SH03 OMB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 OMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 137,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 136,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint has play detected

Offside Front Lower front wing loose at bottom

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in mud also (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle body damaged has been used offroading

Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,963 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,776 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front swivel joints are corroded

rear tyres are perished

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 112,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front swivel joints are corroded

rear tyres are perished

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 111,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,760 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 94,897 miles

n/s windscreen scored

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,956 miles

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

management lamp on

radiator poor condition

steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 91,956 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake imbalance

steering pipes corroded

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front to rear braske pipes slightly corroded

management lamp on

radiator poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,855 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 33,041 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front hubs'rear seals leaking grease.

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 OMB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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