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FA03 VJF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,709 mi
Last recorded64,709 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 64,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 62,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,024 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 52,024 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,322 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,322 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,249 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,794 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,011 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 VJF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

FA03 VJF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FA03 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 VJF shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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