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SF03 DGM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,904 mi
Last recorded56,904 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,717 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,302 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylender to flexy hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 51,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre cut no cords exposed

Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,497 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine man lamp on

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,688 miles

EML ON

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,730 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Aug 2008 22,730 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,275 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,534 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 13,534 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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SF03 DGM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF03 DGM, 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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SF03 DGM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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