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HT03 VNM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,203 mi
Last recorded173,203 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,203 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 173,203 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 14 Jan 2025 163,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 163,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 163,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 163,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 160,390 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 156,016 miles

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

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

rear body mounts corroded

surface corrosion to sills, body and chassis

Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,568 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 152,568 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 149,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 149,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire x3 metal fuel pipes corroded to excess (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2020 149,623 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion across body/chassis

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,213 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 121,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,756 miles

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

offside front swivel joint seal leaking

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,138 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,306 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,211 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,507 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low?

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,247 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,679 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,475 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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HT03 VNM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT03 VNM, 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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HT03 VNM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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