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DE03 MGX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,393 mi
Last recorded96,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,393 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight oil leak

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 95,338 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 95,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,029 miles

Corrosion on both front brake discs-not affecting braking efficiency

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 93,029 miles

Corrosion on both front brake discs-not affecting braking efficiency

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,187 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhad rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 92,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 91,333 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose end slight corrosion

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

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

Pass 30 May 2017 90,097 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,821 miles

LARGE AREA'S OF CORROSION. CORRODED SWIVEL HUB'S.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 88,813 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

LARGE AREA'S OF CORROSION. CORRODED SWIVEL HUB'S.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,980 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,968 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

diff vent pipe's corroded

off side front king pin seal leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

diff vent pipe's corroded

near side front king pin seal leaking heavly

off side front king pin seal leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 56,012 miles

oil leak from filter

some brake pipes could do with attention

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,436 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,274 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 24,350 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 24,350 miles

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

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

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