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PJ03 EFR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,952 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 74,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,398 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,273 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,527 miles

power steering pipe corroded

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,354 miles

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

Exhaust corrosion

Fuel pipe corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak noted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 34,830 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,338 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 31,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,979 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 45,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 18,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,518 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 EFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

PJ03 EFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ03 EFR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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