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BN03 LWA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 131,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 131,781 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 131,461 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear effort poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 130,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 130,393 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 130,384 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust joint /box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint / box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 128,513 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 128,513 miles

Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,792 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded various (2.3.2)

feuel pipes very rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,900 miles

o/s/r fuel pipe corroded and rusty

oil sump pan corroded and leaking

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,650 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,114 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 72,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,584 miles

offside front swivel joint leaking.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,584 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front swivel joint leaking.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,300 miles

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

mil lamp stay on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,480 miles

e m l on

rattle from exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2010 42,480 miles

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

e m l on

rattle from exhaust

Fail 3 Jun 2009 31,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,644 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,491 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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BN03 LWA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BN03 LWA, 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 BN03 LWA registered?

BN03 LWA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 LWA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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