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VN03 MTJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,350 mi
Last recorded95,350 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 95,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,471 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 96,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,920 miles

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))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 76,771 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,863 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,203 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Engine light on

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,289 miles

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

fuel pipes showing very heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,676 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 1,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,004 miles

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.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,924 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,924 miles

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,555 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 38,017 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,324 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 34,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,356 miles

Front brake imbalence close to legal limit ( 24% recorded limit 25% )

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 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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