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VF03 AUJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,673 mi
Last recorded120,673 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 AUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,673 miles

4x4 vacuum hoses corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted both sides

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 120,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

4x4 vacuum hoses corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted both sides

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 115,339 miles

front rear brake pipes are corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2023 115,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2022 110,759 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearing excessive. ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 110,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost track rod (chalked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearing excessive. ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 108,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to inner sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,941 miles

Rear inner sills corroded close to excessive

all tyres perished/cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,977 miles

centre exhaust mtg broken exhaust still secure

n/s o/s front hub have slight oil leaks

Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mtg broken exhaust still secure

n/s o/s front hub have slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,446 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,740 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,110 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear box outer skin coming off

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,134 miles

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

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

slight binding on nearside front brake

Fail 15 Jun 2011 64,627 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,501 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear of vehicle not sitting level

Pass 27 May 2009 53,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 49,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,506 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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VF03 AUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VF03 AUJ, 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 VF03 AUJ registered?

VF03 AUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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