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WR03 BVJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,742 mi
Last recorded111,742 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 BVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,406 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 103,791 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,971 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead/ firewall is slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has had a weld repair which is covered in underseal or similar product (6.1.1 (d) (i))

vehicle underbody, chassis and brake pipes are covered in a thick coating of underseal or similar product

Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel and suspension pipes corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,144 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,834 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 60,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,226 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,465 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak O/S/R drive shaft

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,853 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,919 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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WR03 BVJ 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 76.9%.

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 WR03 BVJ, 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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WR03 BVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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