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AV03 USC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

84,043 mi
Last recorded84,043 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 USC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 84,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2026 84,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 83,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS DULL (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS DULL (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,485 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,457 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire All pipes in this area corroded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 77,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front General Underside Corrosion inc` suspension parts springs etc

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake service advised asap (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General Underside Corrosion inc` suspension parts springs etc

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside & offside Front Axle to hub leaking oil

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,909 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Underside Corrosion inc`suspension parts Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

Nearside Front Axle to hub leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 74,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to pipe (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Underside Corrosion inc`suspension parts Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

Nearside Front Axle to hub leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,555 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` suspension area

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various pipes front & rear corroded in`c fuel etc

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose on top of axle (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` suspension area

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various pipes front & rear corroded in`c fuel etc

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,945 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Various pipes corroded inc fuel etc

Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,945 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Various pipes corroded inc fuel etc

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,112 miles

Various front pipes corroded

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Various front pipes corroded

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,509 miles

Brake pipes to and from rear load valve cooroded and on rear axle.

Nearside front spherical hub joint has slight play.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,032 miles

Oil leak

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2013 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres perished (205/70HR15)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 38,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres perished (205/70HR15)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,029 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 26,982 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,465 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 19,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,852 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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AV03 USC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AV03 USC, 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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AV03 USC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 USC shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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