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H861 JAF

2003 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,555 mi
Last recorded62,555 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SJ41348,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 JAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,555 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 62,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 62,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside has been waxoiled

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 59,851 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 56,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking on pump (2.3.3b)

Side repeater missing both sides (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,765 miles

suspension has been raised

Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,726 miles

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mounts missing n/s & o/s (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper ends n/s & o/s (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure damper mounting rubber missing & retaining nuts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension has been raised

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 51,969 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 48,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 48,411 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 48,430 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,346 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,109 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 39,983 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,793 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

suspect corrosion in seat belt perscribed areas on outer sills. advise removal of plastic sill covers for further inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,714 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,780 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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H861 JAF is a 2003 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 48,405 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 SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H861 JAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H861 JAF is a 2003 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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