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OU03 XAE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 XAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 99,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,285 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 94,277 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,058 miles

Surface corrosion forming on underside and some suspension components.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,312 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 84,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,694 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 78,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,678 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,937 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 69,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,976 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed both n/s o/s fuel pies corrorded (7.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,949 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed both pipes showing signs of corrosion (7.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 44,017 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,373 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 41,373 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,116 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 38,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 36,021 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,021 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,823 miles

both front tyres perishing

offside front tyre cut in side wall

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,636 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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OU03 XAE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU03 XAE, 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 OU03 XAE registered?

OU03 XAE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is OU03 XAE safe to buy?

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