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GJ03 OWU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,813 mi
Last recorded98,813 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 98,813 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear cab mounts corroded but not within prescribed area.

Fail 17 Mar 2026 98,813 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/upper sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 98,735 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Cab corroded around mounts

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,600 miles

Offside Front sub has slight play

front nearside and offside brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,031 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sills

Under side heavily coated with under seal

rear exhaust pipe fowling rear axle stabiliser bar

repaired areas heavily undersealed restricting full inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2023 89,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sills

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Fail 21 Aug 2023 88,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users shaft unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under servo unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength last rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted to both sills

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,295 miles

Corroded hole n/s rear

Corroded hole under n/s headlamp

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat-belt retracting slowly

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,096 miles

front brake discs worn, scoured.

front to rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,980 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,330 miles

under body condition corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,785 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corroded under vehicle

exhaust corroded

exhaust hanger snaped

Fail 22 Jul 2015 52,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corroded under vehicle

exhaust corroded

exhaust hanger snaped

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,688 miles

inner sills,chassis,fuelpipes and suspension parts corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 48,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

inner sills,chassis,fuelpipes and suspension parts corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underside of car

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underside of car

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,595 miles

corrosion forming to underbody

Fail 9 Aug 2012 46,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion forming to underbody

Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,712 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,799 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OWU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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