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J44 CTS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,891 mi
Last recorded104,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 CTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 104,891 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,783 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Oct 2021 102,503 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,297 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,806 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (@ Balance valve; Advise closer inspection) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (@ Balance valve; Advise closer inspection) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,111 miles

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

N/S Mirror glass missing

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,057 miles

N/S wiperblade deterioated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,436 miles

N/S/F + N/S/R tyres slightly perrished

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,934 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,719 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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J44 CTS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J44 CTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J44 CTS registered?

J44 CTS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is J44 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 CTS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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