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SH03 NBD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 55,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear body corroded holed by body mount

Offside Front Body corroded holed by body mount.

Offside center body mount chassis corroded holed

Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,321 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

nearside and offside sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

no rear seats fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2022 53,305 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel long brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure leaking under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm loose bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

nearside and offside outter sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,490 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,694 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 29 May 2015 41,299 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 39,132 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,197 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 37,197 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 34,061 miles

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

n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,620 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

slight leak n/s/f swivel hub seal

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

slight leak from both swivel hubs.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

slight leak from both swivel hubs.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,535 miles

both front swivel hubs seals leaking slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall and tread perished

Pass 16 May 2008 22,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,107 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,122 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 17,067 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SH03 NBD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 SH03 NBD, 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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SH03 NBD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SH03 NBD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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