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FA03 LSU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 74,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 70,996 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 66,989 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,810 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 60,806 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,568 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 56,564 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,969 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,223 miles

back seats not in at test

n/s/f tractor joint bearings play also oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,358 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,598 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 LSU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 LSU registered?

FA03 LSU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is FA03 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 LSU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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