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NX03 RGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,658 mi
Last recorded107,658 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 RGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 107,658 miles

EXHAUST LEAK

OLD REPAIRS INNER SILLS

SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT OUTER HUB SEALS

Pass 15 May 2024 104,872 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 102,221 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER SILLS, INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND CHASSIS

Fail 23 May 2023 102,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HUB SEAL (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HUB SEAL (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER SILLS, INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND CHASSIS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,572 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 May 2020 90,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 90,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,155 miles

o/s/ f tyre cracking in side wall due to age

Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

o/s/ f tyre cracking in side wall due to age

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,514 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub seal

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 24 Nov 2016 64,514 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub seal

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,476 miles

chassis and underside getting very rusted

slight oil leak from n/s front outter drive hub

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,271 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,118 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,101 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,137 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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NX03 RGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NX03 RGV, 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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NX03 RGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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