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AO03 FRC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,980 mi
Last recorded115,980 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 115,980 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 115,980 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,941 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,060 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 86,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 63,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,656 miles

metal fuel line heavily rusted

general rusting to under side and front and rear suspension components

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

clutch operation stiff

general deterioration to nearside and offside front and rear rubber suspension bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,127 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and casing delaminating (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both sides front spherical hub seals leaking slightly

fuel pipes located on offside chassis member corroded - recommend soonest attention

Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes mounted on offside chassis member inner (chalk marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and casing delaminating (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both sides front spherical hub seals leaking slightly

fuel pipes located on offside chassis member corroded - recommend soonest attention

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,512 miles

EXHAUST SUPPORT WELD BROKEN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting detached but exhaust still supported

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,271 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 46,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,281 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,273 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,856 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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AO03 FRC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 FRC, 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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AO03 FRC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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