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VF03 MWD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,629 mi
Last recorded92,629 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,870 miles

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

Vehicle underside corroded and very dirty underside

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 89,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,250 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

swivels dry

Fail 1 Jun 2021 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

swivels dry

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,891 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 81,846 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe 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

Offside Front Lower Subframe 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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture outer (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Subframe 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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak in operation (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of vehicle underside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted not able to fully inspect

Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,395 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted not able to fully inspect

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,613 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,997 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 53,617 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 52,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 49,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,641 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,441 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 MWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

VF03 MWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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