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J222 MNY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 MNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,526 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 92,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 78,402 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 78,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,301 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,257 miles

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front hub seals leaking.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,297 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rods have slight wear/play.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin has corroded through, advise replacement.

Nearside front wheelhub swivel housing seal is leaking oil.

Offside front brake requiring more pressure to lock out, advise to have checked.

Some brake pipes have light corrosion.

Some power steering fluid pipes have light corrosion.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,177 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both front anti-roll bar link rods have slight wear/play.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin has corroded through, advise replacement.

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front wheelhub swivel housing seal is leaking oil.

Some brake pipes have light corrosion.

Some power steering fluid pipes have light corrosion.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3.00mm treaddepth

corrosion on power steering pipes

engine management light on

general corrosion on all steering and suspension components

slight seepage of grease from front axle sphere seals both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,104 miles

front discs slightly pitted and pads half worn

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside front sphere leaking grease slightly

power steering pipes slightly corroded

unable to view outer sills [plastic covers fitted]

Fail 30 Sep 2010 31,101 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly pitted and pads half worn

fuel lines and fuel tank slightly corroded at rear

nearside front sphere leaking grease slightly

power steering pipes slightly corroded

unable to view outer sills [plastic covers fitted]

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,627 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded and insecure

nearside front suspension sphere rear oil seal worn and leaking grease

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 13,373 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 8,923 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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J222 MNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J222 MNY, 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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What year was J222 MNY registered?

J222 MNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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