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BG03 FJX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,575 mi
Last recorded88,575 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 88,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear crossing axle (1.1.11 (c))

advise corrosion on rear body mounts

advise heavy corrosion on rear crossmember and floor

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear crossing axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,392 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,096 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,458 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and off side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,199 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,199 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,681 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,681 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,056 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

all suspension components surface corrosion

centre exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust catalyst corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,056 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

all suspension components surface corrosion

centre exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust catalyst corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,748 miles

exhaust deteoriated

front and rear coil springs corroded

front discs pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,376 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,680 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,304 miles

all 4 tyres starting crack on side walls.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,005 miles

All four tyres have small cracks the side walls.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,546 miles

All four tyres are showing small crack's in the side wall's.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All four tyres are showings small cracks in side wall's.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,102 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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BG03 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 BG03 FJX, 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 BG03 FJX registered?

BG03 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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