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BC03 UNZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,869 mi
Last recorded85,869 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,869 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 85,865 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,769 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 74,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,143 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 69,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer swivel slight leak

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,946 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,946 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,500 miles

Offside Rear corrosion wothin 30 cm of mount, but not excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,647 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,822 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,055 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 UNZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

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

Is BC03 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 UNZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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