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BJ03 XLF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,025 mi
Last recorded121,025 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,025 miles

body mounts in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,089 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 13 Dec 2024 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swirl pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 112,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box next to battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 107,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box next to battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,001 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 100,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both led (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Position lamp not working ALL 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,755 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to chassis flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both rigid pipes to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front axle breather tubes severely corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,078 miles

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

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

Vacuum pipes on front axle for 4 wheel drive hubs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,087 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 81,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,481 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,925 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,478 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test, retractable sections of belt tested but no latches fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,201 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,424 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,424 miles

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,934 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,066 miles

slight oil leak from n/s tractor joint

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,209 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 20,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 8,404 miles

n s washer could be improved

rear silener poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,955 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 6,955 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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 XLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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