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RG03 CTY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 CTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 102,789 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,243 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 100,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,145 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged across axel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body components and sub frame have signs of slight corrosion

under body components and sub frame very muddy making inspection difficult

Fail 30 Nov 2021 99,725 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body components and sub frame have signs of slight corrosion

under body components and sub frame very muddy making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,418 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 93,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ mid chassis area (1.1.11 (c))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear+ rears corroded/poor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis,inner wings,floor,inner sills-corroded/poor,sill trims fitted,unable to assess condition

engine lamp inoperative

front brake imbalance,pads low

n/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s engine bay area battery acid damage/corrosion

starting fault

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,507 miles

brake pipes to rear starting to corode

cat down grading close to limit

o/s chassis rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,906 miles

both inner sills starting to corode

brake pipes starting to cocode

under body rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,861 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s front top swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering o/s rear at spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/front at spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills starting to corode

brake pipes starting to cocode

under body rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,694 miles

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all springs badly corroded

all tyres perished and in poor condition

fuel pipes from tank corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,568 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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RG03 CTY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG03 CTY, 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 RG03 CTY registered?

RG03 CTY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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