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BC03 OXS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 92,594 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 55,318 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,869 miles

all coil springs corroded

fuel lines corroded slightly

under body corrosion but not to excess

Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired seal leaking excessively (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not to excess strongly advise (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines corroded not leaking

reverse light inop pre 09

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,380 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 40,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired oil seal leaking excessively (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 35,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,621 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 33,147 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 May 2018 33,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe hangers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 May 2017 31,469 miles

Surface corrosion to most underbody components

Pass 16 May 2016 29,719 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to most underbody components

Fail 9 May 2016 29,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to most underbody components

Pass 11 May 2015 26,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2014 24,702 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 24,701 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 13 May 2013 22,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 20,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 19,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both fron t tyres starting to deteriorate due to age

Pass 14 May 2008 14,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,788 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,917 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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BC03 OXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC03 OXS, 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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What year was BC03 OXS registered?

BC03 OXS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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