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ML03 SWF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,844 mi
Last recorded56,844 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 SWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 56,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,992 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 35,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,254 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,395 miles

Both sides rear chassis,outriggers and cross members all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,358 miles

Both sides rear chassis,outriggers and crossmembers all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,714 miles

Both sides chassis, outriggers and rear crossmember all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,884 miles

Both sides chassis and outriggers,rear crossmmember all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear silenser deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2013 21,994 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both sides chassis and outriggers,rear crossmmember all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear silenser deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,331 miles

Both sides chassis section,both sides outriggers and offside front inner wheel arch all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,966 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 20,743 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,229 miles

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

n/s wiper perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,529 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,994 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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ML03 SWF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ML03 SWF, 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 ML03 SWF registered?

ML03 SWF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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