CarVerify

Free Car Check

PG03 TKN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 TKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,437 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,436 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,777 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 80,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,859 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,496 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lens is damaged . (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 77,496 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lens is damaged . (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,324 miles

N S R light lens is damaged .

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,324 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear flexible . (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear . (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

N S R light lens is damaged .

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,663 miles

NSR light lens is damaged .

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 73,663 miles

NSR light lens is damaged .

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,056 miles

front number plate cracked

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2019 70,830 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury fog lamp damaged lens ... (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. fitted with 65.. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test black box...

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seats not fitted to vehicle..

all four tyres small cuts present..

both inner sills rusty in places,as is rear section in places..

vehicle fitted with covers over outer sill panels..

vehicle under side dirty in places..

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,295 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 65,285 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine only running on 2 cylinders (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along length to comp. valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear foot brake shows low effort giving a 29% imbalance across axle

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,056 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,749 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No exhaust test.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,035 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 47,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,686 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,099 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PG03 TKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PG03 TKN, 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

How do I check the history of PG03 TKN?

You can check the full history of PG03 TKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PG03 TKN registered?

PG03 TKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is PG03 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 TKN shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PG03 TKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PG03 TKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.