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BC03 UOD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,183 mi
Last recorded53,183 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 53,183 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 53,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,008 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 52,809 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,617 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,516 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,767 miles

Centre exhuast mounting broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,805 miles

o/s/f joint loosing grease both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,262 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 UOD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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