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PJ03 EEX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,433 mi
Last recorded59,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 59,433 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 59,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,762 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 56,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,518 miles

Car underneth is covered with underseal

Fail 14 Jun 2024 51,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Car underneth is covered with underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,096 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 49,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,762 miles

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,271 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,779 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

clutch sliping

general corrosion to under side of body and body mountings

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,779 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill back

exhaust back box corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars, lower outside centre 3/4 [205/70/15s]

unable to check sill condition due to covers

very slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2018 46,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill back

exhaust back box corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars, lower outside centre 3/4 [205/70/15s]

unable to check sill condition due to covers

very slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,392 miles

corrosion in fuel pipes

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre worn outside centre 3/4 205/70/15s

rear seats not in use at time of test

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,378 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 broken brackets (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion in fuel pipes

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre worn outside centre 3/4 205/70/15s

rear seats not in use at time of test

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,226 miles

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion started in o/s/r sill back

exhaust corroding + 1 centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front inner brake pads possibly wearing low?

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

unable to check sill condition due to covers

vehicle pulls to right slightly under braking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 43,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion started in o/s/r sill back

exhaust corroding + 1 centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front inner brake pads possibly wearing low?

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, worn outside centre 3/4 [205/70/15s]

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

unable to check sill condition due to covers

vehicle pulls to right slightly under braking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight movement in nearside rear shocker.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 40,395 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front axle seal leaking greese.

Slight movement in nearside rear shocker.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,357 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 EEX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

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

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