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SW03 LCF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,568 mi
Last recorded30,568 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 LCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 30,568 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded REAR & BOTH FRONT TO CALIPIERS (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH AT OFFSIDE BULKSHEAD (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded ACROSS FRONT (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated INSECURE (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached BROKEN OFF (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Axle beam cracked EXCESSIVE CORROSION (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

BONNET (locking spring broken

Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

TRANSFER BOX (mounting defective)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,909 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,963 miles

power steering pipes rusty

rear tyres badly perished between treads

Fail 10 Aug 2011 20,918 miles

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

power steering pipes rusty

rear tyres badly perished between treads

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,979 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Aug 2010 18,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,857 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,809 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 12,744 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leaking from offside front swivel hub seal

Pass 28 Aug 2006 9,867 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 9,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SW03 LCF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW03 LCF, 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 SW03 LCF registered?

SW03 LCF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is SW03 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 LCF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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