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J50 LNG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 LNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 85,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 78,662 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,319 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 67,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,007 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES MISTED

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,536 miles

outer shield of rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,701 miles

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

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

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

slight side-side movement in n/s/rear wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,937 miles

n/s/f swivel housing and seal damp

n/s/r brake backplate damp around bleed nipple

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 8 Sep 2006 21,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel center cap missing

rear exhaust box beginning to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,097 miles

nearside front wheel center cap missing

rear exhaust box beginning to deteriorate

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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J50 LNG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J50 LNG, 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 J50 LNG registered?

J50 LNG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is J50 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 LNG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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