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CS02 DOG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,981 mi
Last recorded139,981 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS02 DOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 139,981 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Early signs off corrosion near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 139,913 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind headlight, within 30cm of body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 138,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 137,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 137,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,764 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight blowing

Fail 9 Dec 2016 133,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm rear hockey stick bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lower shocker bush slight deterioration

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

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight blowing

Pass 1 May 2015 127,827 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,339 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 103,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,854 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,853 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,409 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,660 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,335 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 25,335 miles

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

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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CS02 DOG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CS02 DOG, 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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CS02 DOG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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