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PJ03 BZD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,908 mi
Last recorded88,908 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,908 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,695 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.055% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,527 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 76,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.068% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,966 miles

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

Rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 70,966 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,685 miles

Centre fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,685 miles

Centre fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,325 miles

core plug / oil filter leaking.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,364 miles

drivers front tyre close to limit,

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,207 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,307 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 47,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,677 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,832 miles

offside rear tyre tread area splitting

nearside rear shoulder has nail in it

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,601 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 BZD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PJ03 BZD, 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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What year was PJ03 BZD registered?

PJ03 BZD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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