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SL03 ZNG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,610 mi
Last recorded21,610 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ZNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 21,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 21,610 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,610 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 21,610 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 ZNG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNG, 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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What year was SL03 ZNG registered?

SL03 ZNG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is SL03 ZNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 ZNG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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