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SC03 TXK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 83,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seats and seatbelt mountings to rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central body mounting to chassi (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber crossmember to chassi (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassi to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassi to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar attachment likely to become detached to chassi (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underbody and chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 83,081 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 80,374 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission excessive play in hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,494 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 81,494 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innner and outter chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,206 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,205 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main run 1 under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind headlight on top of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under servo main run 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security al inner and outer sills and above front wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind headlight on top of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all floors corrosion and two bars

all front chassis slight corrosion

all rear chassis slight corrosion

all suspension mounts slight corrosion

both front swivel balls

disc slight corrosion on inside

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,074 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 78,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning light illuminated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,741 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 76,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,159 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,159 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

F/O/S disc showings signs of corrosion and pitting

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,129 miles

one of the center exhaust hangers has become detached

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,627 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,123 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,123 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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SC03 TXK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SC03 TXK, 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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SC03 TXK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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