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ST03 BUJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,238 mi
Last recorded121,238 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered in hard mud

Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 113,940 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 103,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 103,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 86,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,283 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 76,282 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 71,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 65,379 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Excessive oil leak at nearside of front axle stub pins !

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,546 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,471 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front axle swivel ball and pins leaking excessive amounts of grease

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

Pass 7 May 2008 44,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,844 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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ST03 BUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST03 BUJ, 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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ST03 BUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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