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BC03 UOF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,424 mi
Last recorded43,424 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,424 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 43,424 miles

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired osf (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 43,411 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front and rear track rods (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lense defective, no effect on light output

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Underbody components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 43,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,117 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 42,117 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,813 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,084 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 38,006 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,047 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,831 miles

slight leak on offside front suspention axel

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,719 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 UOF 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 UOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC03 UOF registered?

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

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