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BT03 XYB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 119,474 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,451 miles

crack in screen but not in drivers view

Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,634 miles

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

handbrake close to end of reserve

vehicle modified for off rd use

Fail 13 Sep 2023 104,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake close to end of reserve

vehicle modified for off rd use

Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 96,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,031 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,163 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 76,889 miles

Both sides rear tyres close to limit and cracked in tread,nearside rear inner sidewall split

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

Brake pipes corroded

Offside front brake hose slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 75,867 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Offside screen washer not working

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,628 miles

tail pipe missing.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,482 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,130 miles

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

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

advise front axle beather pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,783 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

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

m.i.l light on.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,396 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,396 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,486 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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BT03 XYB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BT03 XYB, 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 BT03 XYB registered?

BT03 XYB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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