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GF03 DVC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 DVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,594 miles

corrosion underneath to body/chassis/suspension/ect

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,995 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion under neath

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,903 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion under neath

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner both sills have corrosion

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

both rear body mounting have corrosion

vehicle has a lot of corrosion under neath

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,350 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,992 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,376 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,376 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 84,882 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 84,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,063 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 72,059 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,836 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,035 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,025 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 14 May 2007 28,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,905 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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GF03 DVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF03 DVC, 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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GF03 DVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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