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EO03 VCT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 118,345 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to min limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear gearbox mount ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Areas front to rear - have been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper TRANSMISION MOUNT DEFECTED

EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

FRUEL PIPES HEAVILT CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15/H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEXT TO TRAILER ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEXT TO TRAILER ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR LONG PIPES AND SHORT PIPES ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Revers light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,020 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished/worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside front brake binding on slightly

slight grease leak from both front hubs

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,322 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on edges/perished

slight grease leak from both front hubs

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,444 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,991 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,313 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,593 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs rusty

o s f tyre perished

o s hub seal leak

slight play in o s swivle hub

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,912 miles

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

brake discs corroded/scored

Fail 11 Jun 2010 35,908 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

brake discs corroded/scored

prop to transfer box slight leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 12,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 4,858 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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EO03 VCT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EO03 VCT, 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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EO03 VCT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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