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ML03 SWK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 SWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 78,504 miles

under vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,417 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,662 miles

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

rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,730 miles

vehicle underside corroded including most suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,861 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 69,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,324 miles

brake fluid 3% water

Pass 24 May 2017 66,836 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall and inner wall

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre cracks in treads

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 54,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 8 May 2015 62,841 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to tyre tread markers and beginning to perish.

advise slight corosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 May 2015 62,841 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to tyre tread markers and beginning to perish.

advise slight corosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 May 2014 60,260 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 May 2013 57,834 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 54,573 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 51,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 45,965 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 20 May 2009 38,809 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 15 May 2009 38,749 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 13 May 2008 31,642 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 31,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 24,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 16,979 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 SWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML03 SWK, 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 ML03 SWK registered?

ML03 SWK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is ML03 SWK safe to buy?

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