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PJ03 BVT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,891 mi
Last recorded95,891 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 BVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,891 miles

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

swivel bearings have slight play

vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2024 95,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Corrosion to underneath.

Heavy corrosion to suspension components.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body - crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in n/s and o/s front king pins.

number plate light lenses missing.

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,815 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 89,677 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes coroded

o/s/f sphere leaking

Pass 5 May 2016 81,718 miles

Offside Front drive sphere leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in front prop shaft rear u/j

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,687 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,643 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 58,643 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust centre bracket broken with corrosion however exhaust is still secure

Grease/oil from offside front swivel hub is contaminating hub and brake disc back plate

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,661 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2009 20,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f hub swivel

Pass 21 May 2008 18,383 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 18,383 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 14,446 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 25 May 2006 15,890 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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PJ03 BVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PJ03 BVT, 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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PJ03 BVT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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