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EO03 FZM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 117,241 miles

Underside covered in mud

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,343 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,338 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight free play in o/s/f suspension swivel joint

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,326 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,326 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,347 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,260 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,520 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,861 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,861 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 23 May 2012 60,018 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 59,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 53,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 47,298 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 47,234 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 May 2007 34,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2007 34,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 May 2006 27,212 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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EO03 FZM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EO03 FZM, 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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EO03 FZM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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