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FA03 EOD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,354 mi
Last recorded80,354 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,354 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,307 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,836 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,861 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded [advice]

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center stop lamp held on with duck tape

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Off side and near side front suspension balls leaking oil

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center stop lamp held on with duck tape

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Off side and near side front suspension balls leaking oil

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2010 42,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 42,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

both front outer cv joint leaking grease slightly

rear bumper broken on the near side

slight play in both rear half shafts

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,383 miles

Damage to near side rear bumper

Near side front steering pivot joint leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box very rusty and has outer skin hanging of the rear box

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Damage to near side rear bumper

Near side front steering pivot joint leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box very rusty and has outer skin hanging of the rear box

Fail 27 Jun 2008 30,094 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,094 miles

Oil leak

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,699 miles

Has a oil leak from gearbox

Has slight leak from nearside tractor joint.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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FA03 EOD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA03 EOD, 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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What year was FA03 EOD registered?

FA03 EOD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FA03 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 EOD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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