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RF03 UTE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,462 mi
Last recorded146,462 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 UTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 146,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 145,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 145,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 142,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 142,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 141,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top and bottom pivot point joint have play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 141,373 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top and bottom pivot point joint have play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 141,367 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel Arm Seal Leaking

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,874 miles

slight play/wear in nearside front axle/hub

Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play/wear in nearside front axle/hub

Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,707 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,337 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,529 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,532 miles

slight play in n/s/f king pins

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,560 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,170 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 23,170 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,789 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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RF03 UTE 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 RF03 UTE, 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 RF03 UTE registered?

RF03 UTE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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