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YY03 JLX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,625 mi
Last recorded65,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 JLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,625 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,625 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 65,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,853 miles

Retested on by A H Smith

Fail 3 Oct 2017 56,853 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst near fuel tank (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,495 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 45,495 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,378 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 21,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front swivle joints rusty

vac lines to diff locks corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,116 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 17,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,423 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,363 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 8,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,665 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 8,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery very low power.

front brake balance close to limit,left becoming low effort.

oil leaking from offside hub seal onto tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2005 3,839 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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YY03 JLX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY03 JLX, 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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YY03 JLX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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