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BC03 OXV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

75,621 mi
Last recorded75,621 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2026 75,621 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell body mount to chassis trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mount/stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell body mount to chassis trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded supply pipe to steering box leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Fuel hose deteriorated supply and return to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding repair to inner sill covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding repair to inner sill covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 73,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 72,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight corrosion to underside of veichle

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,212 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner WING CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner WING CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,332 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 64,325 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 64,306 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,023 miles

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,005 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 63,014 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,964 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,964 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,532 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,423 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded

eng sump corroded

rear tyre treads low [2.7mm]treads cracking

underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,982 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 36,982 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 20,813 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,929 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 OXV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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