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VN03 HZR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,921 mi
Last recorded135,921 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 135,921 miles

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

Chassis slightly corroded in various areas

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 127,267 miles

Both front vacuum pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear & across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken but exhaust is secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

N/S/F tyre cracking on inner sidewall no cords exposed

O/S/F seatbelt slow in retracting

coil spring corroded O/S/F & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 127,267 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front vacuum pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear & across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken but exhaust is secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

N/S/F tyre cracking on inner sidewall no cords exposed

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

O/S/F seatbelt slow in retracting

coil spring corroded O/S/F & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,171 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 117,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 106,910 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 101,812 miles

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

slight oil leak on both ball joint sockets

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,924 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 95,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside axle seal leaking

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

Pass 14 May 2012 90,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 90,415 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 81,510 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f hub seal has slight leak

rear brake pipes covered by grease not allowing full inspection

rear floor and chassis legs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,000 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,148 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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VN03 HZR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN03 HZR, 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 VN03 HZR registered?

VN03 HZR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 HZR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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