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DA03 ZGL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,730 mi
Last recorded169,730 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 169,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear on offside ()

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 169,710 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear on offside ()

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 165,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Nearside Front slight play axle swivel joint

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

Offside Front slight play axle swivel joint

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 163,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear by feul tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both by fuel tank ()

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 163,430 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear by feul tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both by fuel tank ()

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 162,224 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front axle swivel joint leaking

offside front axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2022 161,115 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 161,090 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 159,495 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

swivel seal mist off oil

Pass 30 May 2019 156,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel housing leak

Offside Front axle swivel housing leak

Pass 9 Jun 2018 155,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jul 2017 153,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 153,877 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2016 147,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,970 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 132,677 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,230 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,590 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,191 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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DA03 ZGL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DA03 ZGL, 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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DA03 ZGL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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