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PJ03 GLV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,494 mi
Last recorded76,494 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,494 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2024 73,281 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,954 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all 4)

complete underbody and suspension components have corrosion. plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount. below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount. in wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount. below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount. in wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete underbody and suspension components have corrosion. plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,858 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,856 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 60,516 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,341 miles

Off side and nearside front swivel joint seals deterioated

Off side front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,856 miles

off side front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,535 miles

Both front swivel joint seals leaking slightly

Off side front tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,822 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished. Off side rear tyre split and perished.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,988 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,756 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 16,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,643 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 12,582 miles

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

n/s hub leaking grease through rear swivel seal

Fail 13 Jun 2006 12,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

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 GLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

PJ03 GLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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