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F17 MNY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 MNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 123,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 123,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,379 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,458 miles

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

engine mil on

Fail 21 Nov 2023 118,458 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine mil on

Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,360 miles

Nearside Front side light flickering

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 118,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to off side rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front side light flickering

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & several rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along the offside chassis member ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 118,314 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & several rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along the offside chassis member ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes over O/S rear spring mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,980 miles

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Offside rear seat removed, seat belt not tested

Pass 1 Dec 2018 106,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hub swivel has slight lift in bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Hub swivel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,475 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

Fail 19 Dec 2014 94,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,647 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,518 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,909 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,909 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,518 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

axle breather pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,717 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,433 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,626 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,191 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,595 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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F17 MNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F17 MNY, 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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F17 MNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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