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NG03 EBL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 EBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,464 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

all susp air pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 43,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all four coil springs corroded

both front axle swivel joints corroded

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,709 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SPHERES SLIGHT CORROSION (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES EXCESSIVLY CORRODED ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 37,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main-feeds FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SPHERES SLIGHT CORROSION (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES EXCESSIVLY CORRODED ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,807 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2015 36,207 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,159 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,960 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyres slightly ddetiorated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,765 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 26,765 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,330 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 22,310 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,464 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 14,875 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,875 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,317 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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NG03 EBL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NG03 EBL, 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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NG03 EBL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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