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BJ03 SJU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,476 mi
Last recorded95,476 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,174 miles

Brake bias valve linkage deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front swivel hub seeping slightly

Offside front swivel hub seeping slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,167 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,864 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 91,390 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,866 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 89,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,962 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,962 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,282 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,202 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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BJ03 SJU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ03 SJU, 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 BJ03 SJU registered?

BJ03 SJU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 SJU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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