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BJ03 ZST

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

149,105 mi
Last recorded149,105 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 149,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,067 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ,splits around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,237 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,039 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,364 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 120,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,134 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,439 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 98,437 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,415 miles

o/s/r starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,512 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 ZST is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

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

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