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CV03 XBX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,662 mi
Last recorded110,662 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear prop uj's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear transfer shaft uj's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,356 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SWIVEL JOINT

Fail 30 Jan 2024 93,356 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SWIVEL JOINT

Pass 6 Feb 2023 92,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have rust rings on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have rust rings on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,175 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 76,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means not the right fuel cap (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise gear change support bar snapped, fouling on propshaft

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,928 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 66,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 63,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2014 58,710 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre,rear brake pipe corroded.

power steering belt deteriorated.

power steering pipe corroded.

Fail 13 May 2014 58,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre,rear brake pipe corroded.

power steering belt deteriorated.

power steering pipe corroded.

Pass 7 May 2013 51,727 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear brake pipe corroded.

front brake disc`s, pitted surface edges

power steering pipe corroded.

power steering pump belt deteriorated.

slight corrosion,offside and nearside front swivel joint housings.

slight perish marks in offside front tyre wall,

Fail 7 May 2013 51,727 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear brake pipe corroded.

front brake disc`s, pitted surface edges

power steering pipe corroded.

power steering pump belt deteriorated.

slight corrosion,offside and nearside front swivel joint housings.

slight perish marks in offside front tyre wall,

Pass 10 May 2012 46,571 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 46,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 43,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 43,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 29,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light corrosion to front + rear chassis

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

rear wiper blade ends split

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,433 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre slight wear outside edge

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 11 May 2007 19,208 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2006 16,003 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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CV03 XBX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CV03 XBX, 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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CV03 XBX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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