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BC03 UON

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,097 mi
Last recorded42,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 42,097 miles

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

Front Offside & Nearside (Swirl Hub Slight Leak)

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

General Corrosion Front To Rear

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 41,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 40,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 38,575 miles

surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2021 38,575 miles

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

surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,842 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 37,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,762 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,204 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 32,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,736 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 28,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,873 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 18,870 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,952 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 UON is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

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

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