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VN03 MGJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 106,849 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,548 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 96,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,393 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of age

under car showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2016 83,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,560 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished 205/70/15

Fail 13 Oct 2015 69,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front swivel joint leaking oil

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished 205/70/15

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,174 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Fail 11 Oct 2014 59,057 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,953 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,704 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 38,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 30,018 miles

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

rear box corroded os r steel pipe corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 25,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,461 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,461 miles

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,841 miles

play in os front king pin and leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,856 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 MGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VN03 MGJ, 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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VN03 MGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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