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SB03 LHR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 LHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 160,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

body has slight corrosion to rear floor area

Pass 29 Apr 2025 160,186 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded body and chassis has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2024 158,874 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

body and chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 157,521 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2022 156,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle where buckle bolts to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle where buckle bolts to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear repair to offside rear body body mounting covered in silicone, unable to inspect fully.

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

rear boot floor underside corroded

repair to nearside rear body body mounting covered in silicone, unable to inspect fully.

Fail 22 Mar 2022 156,422 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear 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 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 under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear boot floor underside corroded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 151,460 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shock lower bushes perieshed (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Jan 2021 151,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hole in sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hole in sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shock lower bushes perieshed (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Dec 2020 151,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 141,718 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner inner sill rusty

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner inner sill rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,722 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 136,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 127,924 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 12 Dec 2016 117,979 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 117,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2015 110,797 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (cat) (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre / rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

engine management light staying on

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nail in tread of offside rear tyre 205/70/15

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 102,933 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 98,442 miles

off side rear and nearside front shockers are worn and has reduced damping

Fail 26 Nov 2012 94,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise engine management light on.

advise front axle spheres corroded.

advise rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine management light on.

advise front axle spheres corroded.

advise rear silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise engine management light on.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 91,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise engine management light on.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,955 miles

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

advise engine management light stays on

advise front tyres worn low on outer edges.

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,955 miles

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

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

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

advise engine management light stays on

advise front tyres worn low on outer edges.

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,226 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,158 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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SB03 LHR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SB03 LHR, 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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SB03 LHR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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