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J7 XJD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,812 mi
Last recorded25,812 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 XJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,812 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2025 25,812 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2024 22,955 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 19,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 19,387 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged worn and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 18,456 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 18,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,323 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 16,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 15,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 14,174 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,084 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 13,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,945 miles

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 10,247 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 10,247 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 8,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,504 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 6,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 5,420 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 5,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,412 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,947 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 2,540 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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J7 XJD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J7 XJD, 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 J7 XJD registered?

J7 XJD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is J7 XJD safe to buy?

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