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GU03 VYG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 72,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,929 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 69,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 69,917 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 55,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,955 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,680 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 53,680 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,962 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,374 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 4 Sep 2019 50,373 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating off side & near side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,058 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Sep 2018 48,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,287 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

both front swivel hub oil seals leaking

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both front swivel hub oil seals leaking

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,841 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Aug 2015 41,649 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,923 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 38,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,176 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 36,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s front swivel hub seals leaking and hub balls badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,234 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 33,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,059 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 30,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,552 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)

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

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

off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,139 miles

drivers door handle insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,823 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 14,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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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GU03 VYG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 GU03 VYG, 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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GU03 VYG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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