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DE03 MGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,501 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 86,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat to middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,402 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 77,782 miles

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

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

corrosion around osr body mount, overall security is not significantly reduced.

front slam panel corroded x 2, but outside any prescribed area

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 77,779 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,416 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,876 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,876 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded pieces missing. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,580 miles

Corrosion to all under body fuel pipes

Corrosion to front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking grease/oil from swivel seal but not contaminating brake disc (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,900 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and oil/grease leaking from swivel seal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to all rear brake pipes except o/s/r

corrosion to under body fuel pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,904 miles

corrosion forming around battery tray area, servo body, general corrosion to under body, corrosion to o/s/r body mounting area,

corrosion forming to metal brake pipes under brake servo, rear of front to rear brake pipes, metal brake pipe to rear compensator and metal brake pipes on rear axle,

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

rear axle void bushes deteriorated

slight damage to front no plate

tyre tread depths; both front 8.5mm, both rear 9.0mm, 205/70/15 956s

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,683 miles

front registration plate cracked

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 48,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,718 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Off side front brake slight binding

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2014 43,829 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,555 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,171 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 35,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,710 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 20,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,764 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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DE03 MGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DE03 MGV, 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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DE03 MGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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