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BN03 XGA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 107,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor / body mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 105,459 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated swivel joint seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 above rear beam to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,998 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel hub seal leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,801 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 92,801 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,042 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,974 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 86,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel lines corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel ball grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 85,982 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Swivel Ball Grease Leakage (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,577 miles

All tyres are cracking - Nearside front tyre cracking badly

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,247 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,302 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,718 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,190 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,026 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,830 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,457 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,519 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 XGA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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