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N222 RJH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

148,261 mi
Last recorded148,261 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 RJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 148,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 143,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,227 miles

both front swivel seals

Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 107,457 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,483 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,603 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front king pins leaking

Pass 11 May 2016 80,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 76,559 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,058 miles

Front brake discs badly deteriorated.

O/S/F inner hub leaking grease.

O/S/F outer washer jet weak.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to see front brake pads properly - inners look low - recommend further investigation.

Fail 15 May 2014 72,058 miles

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

Front brake discs badly deteriorated.

N/S/F inner hub leaking grease badly.

O/S/F inner hub leaking grease.

O/S/F outer washer jet weak.

O/S/F position lamp dimmer than N/S/F

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to see front brake pads properly - inners look low - recommend further investigation.

Pass 31 May 2013 67,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 67,859 miles

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

Nearside front swivel hub ball seal leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,711 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 63,540 miles

Front nearside hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front nearside hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,945 miles

front nearside hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,525 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 50,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front locking hub pipes corroded badly

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,217 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,326 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 30,326 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,473 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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N222 RJH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N222 RJH, 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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N222 RJH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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