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DF03 SUX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,800 mi
Last recorded104,800 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 104,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under sealer has been used.

Fail 26 Nov 2021 89,641 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel complete /headlight surrounds (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch inside engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front king pins leaking grease both sides

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2021 89,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking tractor joint (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front too rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking tractor joint (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front too rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front too rear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle is heavily corrosion surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,520 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front tractor joint slight leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tractor joint slight leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over vehicle surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,966 miles

Offside Front tractor seal on axle starting to leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,819 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,819 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,181 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,286 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,406 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,904 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 47,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,144 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 42,144 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,172 miles

engine management light on

front swivel hubs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,323 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,975 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 SUX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 DF03 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

DF03 SUX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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