2003 Suzuki Jimny · 6,294 MOT tests
2003 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2003 Suzuki Jimnys fail 38.1% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 22 Jimny years (6,294 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 38.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 87,107
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,294
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.1% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure13.4%
- Brakes13.2%
- Suspension12.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Seat belts and airbags6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.56%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.07%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.78%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.92%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.81%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.19%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (10.33%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.97%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2003 Suzuki Jimnys fail 38.1% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 22 Jimny years (6,294 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often seat belt anchor area weakened (4.56% of tests), position lamp not working (4.07% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Suzuki Jimny shows 87,107 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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