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BJ03 VDZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,473 mi
Last recorded86,473 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 86,473 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2026 86,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,419 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pin seal leaking

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

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

Rear floor plan corroded and holed

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,465 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most uj slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,962 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 74,962 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deterioated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,675 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 68,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,643 miles

Exhaust rear silencer fouling towbar

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 60,643 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust rear silencer fouling towbar

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,687 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre light cracking, no exposed cords

o/s/f tyre light cracking, no exposed cords

o/s/r tyre light cracking, no exposed cords

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,666 miles

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

Tractor joint o/s front leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,332 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 26,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,107 miles

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

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroding

offside front metal vacuum pipes across axle corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,727 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,523 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 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDZ, 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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BJ03 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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