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BG03 XFV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,215 mi
Last recorded105,215 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visable greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 101,143 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/back floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front axle housing swivel joint seal leaking

Nearside Front axle swivel joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 94,069 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front axle housing swivel joint seal leaking

Nearside Front axle swivel joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,233 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,964 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,112 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,153 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,474 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,474 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,144 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,426 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f swivel hub leaking oil

o/s/f swivel hub rusty

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,262 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 XFV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFV, 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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BG03 XFV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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