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GF03 RVM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 RVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 85,509 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

body corroded around front and rear body mountings

underside very dirty at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2024 85,504 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

body corroded around front and rear body mountings

underside very dirty at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,357 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER MASTER CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,241 miles

both inner sills corroded

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

power steering pipe to steering box corroded

rear seats have been removed

steering track rod end gators close to tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,089 miles

Nearside Front road spring corroded

Nearside Rear road spring corroded

Offside Front road spring corroded

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Offside Rear road spring corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both steering track rod ends very close to wheels

front to rear fuel pipe on offside corroded

no rear seats fitted - rear belts not checked

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,726 miles

Nearside Front road spring corroded

Nearside Rear road spring corroded

Offside Front road spring corroded

Offside Rear road spring corroded

both steering track rod ends very close to wheels

front to rear fuel pipe on offside corroded

no rear seats fitted - rear belts not checked

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,433 miles

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front road spring corroded

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear road spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Front road spring corroded

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear road spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear axle corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear rear suspension corroded

brake fluid level low

front to rear fuel pipe on offside corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,576 miles

both rear and offside front tyres cracked and perished

brake pipe that runs over rear axle corroded

center exhaust hanging brackets corroded and getting thin

fuel pipe on offside slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 76,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 76,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 72,432 miles

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

Nearside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,523 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front hub swivel oil seal leaking

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play at nearside front hub

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,344 miles

both rear tyres - sidewalls cracking

nearside front tyre starting to get low outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded and split

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,606 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and split

slight cracking to sidewalls on all 4 tyres

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

Pass 9 Apr 2011 54,412 miles

edges of front discs corroded

front pads low

rear exhaust section corroded and starting to split

Pass 17 Apr 2010 49,070 miles

edges of front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,998 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,073 miles

brakefluid res damp

cant see front inner brake pad depths

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,716 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake fluid res damp

nearside front tyre punctured

Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,672 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brakefluid res damp

nearside front tyre punctured

bad oil leak from nearside front swivel joint

Pass 20 May 2006 26,801 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 RVM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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