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RL03 HLY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,375 mi
Last recorded86,375 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 HLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,157 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,440 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 75,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,915 miles

Both front swivel joint seals are leaking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 66,343 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,341 miles

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired body is fractured (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 51,525 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 51,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,259 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,368 miles

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

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

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,711 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in very poor condition

Side covers fitted obscuring view of outer sills

Signs of underbody/chassis corrosion

Slight play in steering linkages

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,711 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side covers fitted obscuring view of outer sills

Signs of underbody/chassis corrosion

Slight play in steering linkages

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,312 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,555 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivels rusty

exhaust rusty and rear exhaust box heat shield broken

Fail 18 Oct 2012 39,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivels rusty

exhaust rusty and rear exhaust box heat shield broken

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Small chips to windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2010 35,087 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)

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

both front brake discs inner / outer surfaces poor condition

both rear tyres have surface cracking to tread area and outer walls

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,087 miles

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

both front brake discs inner / outer surfaces poor condition

both rear tyres have surface cracking to tread area and outer walls

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 18,299 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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RL03 HLY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RL03 HLY, 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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RL03 HLY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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