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ET03 AHK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,882 mi
Last recorded154,882 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 AHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 154,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 151,464 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 151,462 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and cracked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 150,430 miles

Central Front both swival pins slight leek

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 149,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 148,173 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 148,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,704 miles

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded all under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 141,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded all under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,537 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 127,537 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,158 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 118,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 116,542 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,676 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Rear tyre has small deep cuts in tread

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / cat (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Rear tyre has small deep cuts in tread

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,090 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play only just passable at time of test (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 108,090 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play only just passable at time of test (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,693 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,567 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2007 42,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,442 miles

screen stone chipped drivers side but is out side wiper arks

small wear n/s front tyre down to 3to6mm

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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ET03 AHK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ET03 AHK, 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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ET03 AHK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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