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MT03 XUK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,487 mi
Last recorded127,487 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 127,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,487 miles

n/s headlamp misted

n/s rear arch tape reraired

Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,962 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 112,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,556 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 107,553 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,710 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 102,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,623 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind lights (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind lights (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 100,623 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cab corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor by rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cab corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor and outriger by rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind lights (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind lights (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,826 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind head light corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind head light corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in rods are perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar electrics are not connected 7 pin

Fail 24 Oct 2019 98,826 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake 2 out of 5 working so bulbs changed at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind head light corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind head light corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in rods are perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar electrics are not connected 7 pin

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,255 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 95,255 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,368 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Under body muddy upon inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,855 miles

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

Front Play in suspension

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,525 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,814 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 53,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 44,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,729 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,219 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,875 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,793 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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MT03 XUK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT03 XUK, 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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MT03 XUK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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