MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired top mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside side trims loose
Offside side trim loose
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gear box
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Aftermarket seats and seat belts fitted, unsure of structural interrogatory
Both sills corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Aftermarket seats and seat belts fitted, unsure of structural interrogatory
Both sills corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis to body mount area (6.1.B.2)
Both Front brake pipes corroded
Both sills corroded
Engine light on
Rear boot floor corroded
Both inner and outer sills corroded
Engine light on
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak
Rear silencer corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes showing very heavy corrosion
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine light on.
Front to rear fuel pipes slighty correded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Noise from near side front prop when spin.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil level on min.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear tyre 2.5mm
offside rear tyre 2.5mm
engine oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake imbalence close to legal limit ( 24% recorded limit 25% )
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN03 MTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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