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VF03 LJZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 LJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,442 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 88,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 87,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 85,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 84,026 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 77,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 72,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 69,649 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 May 2018 66,482 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 66,452 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel seal (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 61,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,046 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 56,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 51,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,559 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 31,585 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,770 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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VF03 LJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VF03 LJZ, 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 VF03 LJZ registered?

VF03 LJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is VF03 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 LJZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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