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SV03 XGX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,730 mi
Last recorded70,730 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,730 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 69,905 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavily under sealed

plastic cover fitted to sill's

shocker corroded

transfer box mounting slightly fractured

Fail 21 Nov 2020 69,905 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted to sill's

shocker corroded

transfer box mounting slightly fractured

Fail 25 Oct 2020 69,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted to sill's

shocker cororded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,875 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure inner sill to floor corroded at body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure under bonnet and wheel arch corroded near body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure inner sill to floor at body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure inner wheel arch at front corroded near body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure under bonnet and wheel arch at front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure inner sill to floor and outer sill near body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure inner wheel arch at front corroded near body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure x-member near body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above & behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above & behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management light illuminated

transfer box mounting fractured & insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of corrosion to underside

transfer box mounting broken on offside

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,405 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,705 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,671 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 53,777 miles

advise metal brake pipes have slight signs of rust

Fail 8 May 2012 53,777 miles

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

advise metal brake pipes have slight signs of rust

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside axle swivel joint has an oil leak

nearside axle swivel joint is corroded

offside axle swivel joint has an oil leak

offside axle swivel joint is corroded

vehicle is rusty underneath

Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside axle swivel joint has an oil leak

nearside axle swivel joint is corroded

offside axle swivel joint has an oil leak

offside axle swivel joint is corroded

vehicle is rusty underneath

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 43,861 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,861 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,016 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,473 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,691 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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SV03 XGX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV03 XGX, 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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SV03 XGX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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