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BG03 ZHD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,285 mi
Last recorded90,285 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 90,285 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 90,285 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring insecure touching exhuast (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,593 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,854 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 May 2019 77,854 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal travel

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,851 miles

offside front headlight lense slightly cloudy

Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,851 miles

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

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

offside front headlight lense slightly cloudy

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,006 miles

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

brake fluid dirty. [replace asap]

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 43,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,977 miles

nearside and offside front hub oil seals started to leak

rear silencer outter skin corroded

slight brake bind on the nearside front brake

Pass 28 May 2011 39,965 miles

rear exhaust box rusty/peeling

Pass 29 May 2010 38,336 miles

Battery insecure

both front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

centre/rear exhaust sections very rusty

offside front chassis area slight corrosion

Fail 29 May 2010 38,336 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

centre/rear exhaust sections very rusty

offside front chassis area slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2009 36,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,937 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,224 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 ZHD 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 79.2%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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