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GJ03 DNF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,004 mi
Last recorded91,004 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 91,004 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 90,999 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,566 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 87,938 miles

Front axel breather pipe stuck in o/s/f coil spring

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Front Brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 20 May 2020 87,936 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Back part of exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking nuts loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front axel breather pipe stuck in o/s/f coil spring

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Front Brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over axle (3.6.B.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,595 miles

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

eml light on

vehicle has slight gangster lean on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,509 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 56,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,067 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,797 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 35,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,329 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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GJ03 DNF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GJ03 DNF, 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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GJ03 DNF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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