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FB03 SYX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 SYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front PROP SPLINES WORN

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 122,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 122,045 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,985 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 118,966 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes slight corrosion visible

engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted

no rear seats fitted at the time off test

undervehicle heavilly covered in mud slightly obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,579 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 117,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 113,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,491 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 109,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,391 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s n/s front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,488 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,311 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,192 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,721 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,035 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall various cracks

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,274 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,187 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 SYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SYX, 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 FB03 SYX registered?

FB03 SYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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