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BV03 HFT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,405 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2025 95,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,062 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2023 81,735 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2023 81,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,240 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

tow bar slightly obscures rear number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 70,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 67,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have minor signs od corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle joint (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 16 May 2016 52,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,154 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,665 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 16,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,907 miles

advise n/s/f tyre starting to crack slightly on side wall no ply or cords showing

advise o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall slightly no ply or cords showing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,695 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

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

Pass 29 May 2007 13,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,971 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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BV03 HFT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV03 HFT, 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 BV03 HFT registered?

BV03 HFT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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