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FA03 ZRF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,679 mi
Last recorded39,679 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 39,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,139 miles

fuel pipes corroded x2

Fail 6 Feb 2025 38,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,582 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Jul 2023 35,522 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 49,260 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 49,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,010 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,929 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 30,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,007 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 29,998 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,134 miles

front brake pads wearing low

fuel pipes becoming corroded

n/s front slightly binding

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,420 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 28,394 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,802 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

4. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,843 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully deue to plastic sill covers. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 3. Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,869 miles

1. Rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

4. Nearside front tyre at legal limits. 5. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded. 6. Offside rear tyre wearing low and is becoming perished.

7. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits and is becoming perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,626 miles

1/ unalbe to check outer sills due to sill covers 2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded 3/ n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,265 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 17,102 miles

front brake disks becoming distorted

rear exhuast silencer becoming weak due to corosion

Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,757 miles

o/s/f tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,880 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 ZRF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

FA03 ZRF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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