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GR03 LCT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,646 mi
Last recorded117,646 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 LCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 117,646 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 117,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 107,570 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 107,569 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust silencer box split open (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded completely split open (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,570 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Lower sills corroded

Nearside front and both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside front swivel ball joint leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front corroded around body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,136 miles

Front Both axle swivel joints have slight play

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,136 miles

Front Both axle swivel joints have slight play

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,769 miles

Front cross member excessively corroded but not within a prescibed area

Rear boot floorpan excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,975 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

excessive corrosion on front cross member

Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,973 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

excessive corrosion on front cross member

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,650 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,650 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,263 miles

chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres cracking

front axle breather pipes corroding

inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted unable to acess condition

rear floor corroding

wheeltrims fitted hub components not fully inspected

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door mirror taped up

rear exhaust corroded

slight play to panhard rod front chassis end

slight play to steering links

some corrosion to floor and iunner cills

some corrosion to steel brake pipes unable to fully acess as they run over fuel tank and chassis

some corrosion to suspension compomnents

steel breather pipes running to axles corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,937 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,495 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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GR03 LCT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 GR03 LCT, 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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GR03 LCT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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