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SL03 ZNE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ZNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 96,533 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,944 miles

Full underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion in all underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,569 miles

Alternator sounds slightly rough.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all sills, subframes Front and rear coil springs. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Diff grease seal, slight seepage of grease.

OSF Diff air lines fractured/ corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,569 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Alternator sounds slightly rough.

Battery charge light on.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all sills, subframes Front and rear coil springs. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Diff grease seal, slight seepage of grease.

OSF Diff air lines fractured/ corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing getting rusty

Rear body getting rusty

Fail 9 May 2019 85,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 76,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2018 76,920 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,594 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,369 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged front to rears rotten (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,522 miles

eml on

Fail 25 Apr 2015 57,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,306 miles

eml on

Fail 26 Apr 2014 54,280 miles

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

eml on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,164 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,622 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 43,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,542 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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SL03 ZNE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZNE, 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 ZNE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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