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DS03 TWU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,663 mi
Last recorded84,663 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,663 miles

Nearside axle swivel hub seal leaking

exhaust mounts becoming insecure and corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside axle swivel hub seal leaking

exhaust mounts becoming insecure and corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,326 miles

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

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

Underseal all round brake pipes/hose pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock absorber bushes cracking / deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush.

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

Offside Front Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,138 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,138 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,911 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,694 miles

under body & componants showing corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,005 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,957 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,780 miles

front brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,969 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 35,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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DS03 TWU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DS03 TWU, 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 DS03 TWU registered?

DS03 TWU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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