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GF03 RVR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,675 mi
Last recorded83,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 RVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,675 miles

front axle seals leaking grease

Fail 7 Jan 2026 83,675 miles

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

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

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

front axle seals leaking grease

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,252 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2024 79,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,984 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 74,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,024 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

chassis and rear floor pan has corrosion in areas not considered excessive

plastic trims fitted on sills can not fully inspect

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,772 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 64,772 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,753 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under the body and chassis has corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,624 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracking.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,624 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at centre section close to rear silencer. (7.1.2)

advise nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,034 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,015 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,686 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,683 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,738 miles

near side and off side rear tyres cracking on side walls

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,204 miles

off side front nearside front offside rear nearside rear tryres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,349 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,622 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 RVR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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