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DF03 HBB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,193 mi
Last recorded81,193 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole in underside inners sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body corroded next to the rear most mount, body won’t become insecure because of it.

Rears suspension corroded map are rod, shocks axle casing

Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body excessively corroded - Forward of rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body excessively corroded next to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension has general corrosion

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks - lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,971 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear of wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes below servo running down to axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,501 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls cracking perrishing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

childseat fitted nearside rear

exhaust system deteriated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,261 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,605 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

rear silencer covers corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,295 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,645 miles

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

advise all four tyres side wall deteriorated

advise gear box mounting broken

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,350 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 HBB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HBB, 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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DF03 HBB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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