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BD03 SCX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,984 mi
Last recorded63,984 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 SCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2025 60,660 miles

Corrosion - boot floor, springs and body mounts

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

Rear seats removed

Pass 22 May 2024 57,751 miles

Corrosion - boot floor, springs and body mountings

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 31 May 2023 57,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 56,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

extensive surface corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Apr 2022 56,480 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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Extensive surface corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,271 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 55,271 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 54,144 miles

Center and rear exhaust rustey

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,115 miles

All four shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake servo corroding

Chassis rails/outriggers corroding

Complete underside of vehicle in poor condition

FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED REPLACEMENT NEEDED

Front swivel hubs corroding/pitting

Nearside rear tyre perishing but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Spare tyre worn close to legal wear limit

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake servo corroding

All four shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Chassis rails/outriggers corroding

Complete underside of vehicle in poor condition

FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED REPLACEMENT NEEDED

Front swivel hubs corroding/pitting

Nearside rear tyre perishing but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Spare tyre worn close to legal wear limit

Pass 16 May 2013 41,232 miles

All brake pipes have white corrosion starting to appear on them

Both front tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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Complete chassis rails/outriggers/floors/floor to sillsand rear boot floor corroding

Complete exhaust corroding

Front swivel hubs corroding slightly

Front to rear fuel lines corroding

Rear wiper blade split

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,077 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,963 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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BD03 SCX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD03 SCX, 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 BD03 SCX registered?

BD03 SCX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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