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EJ03 LWV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,919 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & surface corrosion

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both sides front brakes binding slightly

Fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,903 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & surface corrosion

All suspension coil springs corroded

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,818 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & surface corrosion

All suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded & rear mount broken (System still secure)

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,754 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,120 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front tyre approaching wear markers

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,392 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2019 76,521 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre persihed

Fail 15 May 2019 76,521 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre persihed

Pass 1 May 2018 75,709 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 72,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 70,085 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 66,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,131 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 55,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,921 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 40,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,700 miles

N/S/F Tyre on 2mm

Rear seat are down belt not cheaked

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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EJ03 LWV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ03 LWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ03 LWV registered?

EJ03 LWV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is EJ03 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 LWV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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