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DF03 VJM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,816 mi
Last recorded143,816 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 143,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view borderline (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes in grease

eml on

play osf tractor joint-borderline

Pass 13 May 2024 139,955 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes in grease

front reg plate cracked

nearside wiper rubber torn

slight play o/s/f tractor joint

Pass 29 Apr 2023 132,702 miles

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

Radiator deteriorated but not leaking.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL shocker bushes front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 126,679 miles

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

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

Front Radiator deteriorated.

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 120,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 115,214 miles

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

Exhaust has corrosion.

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

Front axle has slight oil leak.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,530 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 97,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 60,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 57,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 2 Feb 2012 52,136 miles

O/S/Front driveshaft oil seal leaking [outer]

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,516 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,532 miles

Centre section exhaust mounting corroded

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear section exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,099 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 VJM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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