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VF03 MWJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 58,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 58,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,774 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

suspension and under side of car corrodedand chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,434 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 46,419 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,125 miles

Offside Front swivel hub slight oil leak

part checked rear seat belts rear seats folded down

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,074 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 45,056 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc axle seal leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted bent and bush worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,137 miles

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

grease leaking from o/s/f/swivel hub but not on braking system

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,990 miles

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

o/s/f swivel hub leaking oil but not on brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system rusty and slight blow

o/s/f swivel housing has an oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system rusty and slight blow

o/s/f swivel housing has an oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,544 miles

front swiel housings rusty o/s slight oil leak

o/s/f and rear tyres cracks in treads

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,460 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,680 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,102 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 MWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MWJ, 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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VF03 MWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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