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DS03 XSL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,358 mi
Last recorded52,358 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 52,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 50,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle in general poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,771 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,142 miles

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

Dipstick broken, unable to check oil level

Fuel tank mounting brackets corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vacuum pipes for 4WD engagement excessively corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Stabilizer bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 45,469 miles

Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,443 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2020 44,443 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators when operated left or right cause all 4 lamps to flash as if hazards are on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure trad section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel pipe has surface corrosion

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks to outer side wall and tread section both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,643 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Bot front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside O/S fuel pipe slightly rusted (marked with yellow crayon)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 43,643 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Bot front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (replaced) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside O/S fuel pipe slightly rusted (marked with yellow crayon)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fuel pipe near fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,515 miles

Front brake discs rusted pitted & scored

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing cracks in tread

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

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

rear silencer badly corroded & de laminating

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,345 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding but no readings shown on roller test

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,069 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,555 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,528 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 27,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,496 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XSL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 DS03 XSL, 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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DS03 XSL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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