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BG03 HWS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,997 mi
Last recorded65,997 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 65,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 63,831 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 62,007 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2023 62,007 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,876 miles

Front front axle seals leaking slightly

fuel lines corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 60,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front front axle seals leaking slightly

fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,857 miles

slight oil leak from n\s\f axle ball seal o\s\f slight lift in wheeling

Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,905 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 58,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,313 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,875 miles

Rear no rear seats fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,728 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,553 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,400 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2013 46,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,608 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine managment light present

Swivel hubs pitted Both sides

Pass 20 May 2011 32,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,921 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 17,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2007 12,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,567 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 HWS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

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