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FB03 FTZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,098 mi
Last recorded83,098 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 83,097 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parts of vehicle undersealed

surface corrosion visible in places (boot floor)

visible corrosion front inner arches

Fail 6 Oct 2023 57,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parts of vehicle undersealed

surface corrosion visible in places (boot floor)

visible corrosion front inner arches

Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,688 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,178 miles

Front Offside and nearside front swivel joints corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out-rigger slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,199 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,428 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,008 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,495 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,197 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,351 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all tyres , side walls cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2015 31,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all tyres , side walls cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroded badly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,786 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,786 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,930 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,177 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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FB03 FTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB03 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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