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FA03 EOL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,064 mi
Last recorded119,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 119,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 94,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle under body heavily unersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,083 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 21 Apr 2018 93,936 miles

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre bracket snapped off

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 87,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint and leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure wheel nuts on wrong way round (4.2.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre bracket snapped off

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

both steering swivels weeping

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,485 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both offside tyres cracked and perished

rear propshaft front coupling leaking grease

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,455 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,445 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,411 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,411 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 29,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 19,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,745 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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FA03 EOL 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 74.1%.

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 EOL, 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 EOL registered?

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

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