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FA03 VJE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,348 mi
Last recorded41,348 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 41,348 miles

All springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3,000m miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 41,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3,000m miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,050 miles

Front /Rear shockers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 40,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 40,358 miles

Front Axle breather pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Radius arm bushes splitting

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,919 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,465 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,840 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shockers corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,240 miles

All shockers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,350 miles

F/wipers worn

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,689 miles

Rear silencer corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,198 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,993 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroaded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,790 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,719 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber worn

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 VJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

FA03 VJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is FA03 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 VJE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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