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SM03 UFC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

170,030 mi
Last recorded170,030 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 UFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 170,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all 4 body mounts holed and coroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

osf cv joint leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2018 166,137 miles

Differential noisy

Light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 162,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears to provide little damping (2.7.3)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Solid fuel pipes from tank excessively corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2017 162,483 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel hose for tank split/persihed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill B-post area (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears to provide little damping (2.7.3)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Solid fuel pipes from tank excessively corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2016 159,092 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint of the rear prop ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 159,090 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe join next to tank, dripping (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box moist (2.3.3b)

both front swivel hubs seaping

corrosion next to body mountings on very rear

corrosion throughout the underside

exhaust rubber deteriorating

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2016 159,037 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Transfer box mountings fractured and likely to fail

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 157,924 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 157,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 151,694 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 151,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 141,515 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 141,515 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 131,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,130 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 116,130 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 98,217 miles

Small crack on nearside windscreen

Fail 14 May 2009 82,365 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 82,365 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 65,472 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 49,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 49,200 miles

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

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

both front swivel joints are leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2006 28,522 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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SM03 UFC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SM03 UFC, 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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SM03 UFC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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