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BF03 XVX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 150,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 147,729 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 144,701 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 144,675 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,139 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 140,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,650 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 136,650 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 135,355 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 129,771 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 129,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,427 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear brake and fuel lines badly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,860 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 118,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,165 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 114,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 104,667 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2013 104,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,468 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 103,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak n/s/f hub

Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 92,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s front c/v swivel joint leaking grease onto n/s front brake compoents [dics] and pads

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,820 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 65,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 48,763 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF03 XVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF03 XVX, 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 BF03 XVX registered?

BF03 XVX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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