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BC03 UPD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,334 mi
Last recorded69,334 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 69,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 68,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2020 67,661 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 66,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,866 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 64,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,027 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in both front swivals

Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,048 miles

the o/s front top swivel has slight wear four front brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,240 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 UPD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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