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SO03 HLZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,272 mi
Last recorded52,272 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 52,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 51,845 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,453 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both main balls not ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main top pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,164 miles

Rear body mountings corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 39,160 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear pipe going into load valve (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear body mountings corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,691 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,532 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 38,532 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 169,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,013 miles

ns sphere is rusty

os sphere is damp

os/f brake disc is showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,489 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 27,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 25,040 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 24,065 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,217 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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SO03 HLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO03 HLZ, 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 SO03 HLZ registered?

SO03 HLZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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