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DF03 AXW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,983 mi
Last recorded107,983 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 107,983 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 30 Jun 2025 104,241 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both swivel seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,078 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 26 Jul 2023 95,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 May 2022 90,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,707 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

headlight pattern poor

Pass 29 May 2020 88,463 miles

Offside Front Swivel housing slight oil weep

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,309 miles

brake servo slight corrosion

Fail 29 May 2019 87,306 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake servo slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,703 miles

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 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,649 miles

Nearside Rear adult seat not present at time of test

Offside Rear adult seat not present at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,528 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 60,780 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriated

Fail 22 May 2013 60,780 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriated

Pass 18 May 2012 49,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,407 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper

Fail 11 May 2011 38,178 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 10 May 2010 30,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,984 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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DF03 AXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DF03 AXW, 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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What year was DF03 AXW registered?

DF03 AXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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