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BN03 XDU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,237 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 91,237 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 90,159 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 87,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,740 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 85,740 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both have orange lenses missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,260 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 76,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,013 miles

Inner sills corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner sills corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,481 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,182 miles

drivers wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

drivers wiper slightly smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,239 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,344 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting broken

front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting broken

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,911 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

no rear wiper blade fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 19 Feb 2011 37,580 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f hub assembly leaking fluid

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,580 miles

n/s/f hub assembly leaking fluid

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 32,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,051 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 XDU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 BN03 XDU, 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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BN03 XDU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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