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GJ03 VVB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,501 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes corroded ()

general corrosion to underneath

panels behind headlights corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,987 miles

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

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

panels under headlamps corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 85,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

panels under headlamps corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,715 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

battery clamp missing

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,509 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,725 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,550 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 83,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor and inner rear arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor and inner rear arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis @ rear arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Age related surface corrosion to inner sills

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 83,529 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture ALL REAR STEEL PIPES INCLUDING FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,030 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,349 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,001 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,731 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,731 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,366 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 VVB 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 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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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