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BX03 DWY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 118,175 miles

REAR BODY MOUNT CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL HUB

Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,119 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK

REAR PROP SHAFT JOINT HAS PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION KING PIN

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,815 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,009 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,079 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted away but system otherwise supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

metal fuel pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,126 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt various seats ()

both front axle outer hubs inner seals leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,425 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting rubber replaced (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust support bracket rusted away but system otherwise supported. unable to see rear silencer support bracket o/s

metal fuel pipes rusty near fuel tank

Fail 4 Jan 2018 74,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe into catalyst detached (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust support bracket rusted away but system otherwise supported. unable to see rear silencer support bracket o/s

metal fuel pipes rusty near fuel tank

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,694 miles

centre exhaust mounting rusted away but system otherwise supported

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,707 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension balls pitted

Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension balls pitted

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,569 miles

slight play n/sf king pins

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,778 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,778 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,821 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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BX03 DWY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BX03 DWY, 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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BX03 DWY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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