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FA03 ZRD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,467 mi
Last recorded43,467 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,378 miles

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 38,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 38,310 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 38,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,007 miles

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

all tyres perrishing and cracking

Pass 9 May 2011 36,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,582 miles

Offside Sphere seal slightly leaking.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,492 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,647 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 ZRD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

FA03 ZRD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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