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DF03 VJK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,719 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm upper most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mounting Before rear wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mounting behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mounting Behind front wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm upper most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe by join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Into rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 117,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 117,707 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 111,549 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 111,541 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting multiple patches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting multiple patches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2019 110,277 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 110,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,179 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front panel corroded , headlamp area

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axel diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front panel corroded , headlamp area

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axel diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,011 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 102,011 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,990 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emissions not done

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,076 miles

front cross member slighty corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,393 miles

front cross member has corrosion settled in

Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,393 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front cross member has corrosion settled in

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,009 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

breather pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

generally rusty underneath

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

breather pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

generally rusty underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,179 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,927 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 VJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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