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RU02 CAM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,503 mi
Last recorded145,503 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU02 CAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 145,476 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 141,443 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Signs of rusting under vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2024 141,443 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Signs of rusting under vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,477 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath front and rear

noisy rear differential

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 129,679 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 122,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,501 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,913 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,913 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,505 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,505 miles

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

Advise: centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,175 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 58,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,380 miles

Front discs rusty on inner face

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,225 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,276 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,276 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,520 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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RU02 CAM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RU02 CAM, 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 RU02 CAM registered?

RU02 CAM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is RU02 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU02 CAM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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