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BT03 XYE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,612 mi
Last recorded97,612 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,851 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,640 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,216 miles

Offside Front hub seal slightly damp

Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,216 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slightly damp

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,653 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 82,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 82,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,910 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 62,090 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 62,090 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,555 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,020 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 XYE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc 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 XYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT03 XYE registered?

BT03 XYE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is BT03 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 XYE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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