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SL03 FZJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 FZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,669 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,228 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,838 miles

exhaust in poor condition

fuel lines corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 58,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust in poor condition

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,578 miles

engine light on.

o/s/rear brake noisy.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,578 miles

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

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

engine light on.

o/s/rear brake noisy.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,321 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,319 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment light on

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,702 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

mil light on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,709 miles

spare tyre 3mm tread (205/70/15)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 29,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre 3mm tread (205/70/15)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,061 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,776 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 10,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise hub/suspension pipes at offside front axle showing corrossion

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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SL03 FZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SL03 FZJ, 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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SL03 FZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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