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BJ03 WNB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,682 mi
Last recorded89,682 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 89,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Floor repaired insufficient but not in prescribed area

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 89,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Floor repaired insufficient but not in prescribed area

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe into loadvalve (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out off mastercylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml light on

Fail 4 Nov 2016 88,906 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe into loadvalve (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out off mastercylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

eml light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,700 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 82,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 76,727 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,476 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 1 Nov 2013 69,476 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,045 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,214 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,722 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,410 miles

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

both pedle rubbers worn

n/s tyre badley worn on iner edge

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 WNB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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