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SXZ 2073

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,356 mi
Last recorded95,356 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXZ 2073
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 95,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,446 miles

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Oct 2023 93,412 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,849 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind both headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind both headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,469 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 82,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,727 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 77,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,320 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 73,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor above rear exhaust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,710 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 60,229 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Both tyres cracked

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 52,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 47,364 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

both front wiper blades split slightly at ends

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,382 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,913 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,521 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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SXZ 2073 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXZ 2073, 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 SXZ 2073 registered?

SXZ 2073 is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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