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SW02 WAX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,413 mi
Last recorded42,413 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 WAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 42,413 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Corrosion behind Head lamp on inner wheel arch not near any prescribed area's

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal weeping

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near wheel arch behind side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion behind Head lamp on inner wheel arch not near any prescribed area's

Offside Front Swivel joint seal weeping

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near wheel arch behind side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 38,301 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel lines corroded

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))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind head lamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 34,761 miles

All four coil springs corroded

All shock absorbers bush's perished

Fuel lines have some corrosion on them

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 30,340 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 29,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,974 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 27,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 27,708 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 26,619 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 26,600 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Cat heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Swivel pin seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipes corroding at rear

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 25,023 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

Front Exhaust corroding

Fuel pipes corroding at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,467 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken

Nearside Front Swivel joint loosing grease

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust centre mount broken

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint loosing grease

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,638 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Axle Swivel housing leaking grease

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 21,636 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Axle Swivel housing leaking grease

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,452 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 19,452 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,520 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 9,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,428 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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SW02 WAX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SW02 WAX, 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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SW02 WAX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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