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X14 JEM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX14 JEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 47,170 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

CORROSION TO BODY FLOOR

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 47,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

CHASSIS CORRODED

CORROSION TO BODY FLOOR

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,663 miles

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

Rear floor area starting to corrode

Rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

reverse lamps inop

Fail 3 Dec 2024 43,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 12 Dec 2023 39,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 39,199 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 33,602 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 25,303 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi, over axle to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 14,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 13,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 13,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near transmission box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near transmission box (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 13,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 11,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 8,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 5,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,142 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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X14 JEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X14 JEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X14 JEM registered?

X14 JEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is X14 JEM safe to buy?

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