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FB03 AFA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 AFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,006 miles

front and rear suspension trailing arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

inner sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front hub slight play

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear tyre treads worn to 3mm

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs, shock absorbers and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,997 miles

front and rear suspension lower trailing arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brakes performance slight imbalance- 24%

inner sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear exhaust section starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,078 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

rear exhaust starting to rust and mounting rubbers slightly weak

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,989 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,948 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,542 miles

brake servo corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake servo corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,846 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,202 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,918 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,395 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,610 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 20,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

security of brake servo and master cylinder

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,466 miles

security of brake servo and master cylinder

wiper blades slightly 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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FB03 AFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB03 AFA, 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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FB03 AFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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