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FCC 80Y

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests46 (37 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.4%

Mileage

157,363 mi
Last recorded157,363 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCC 80Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

37 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 157,363 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,732 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 137,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to erratic rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 157,340 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,927 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 136,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 136,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 156,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 135,539 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage p/s pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 135,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage p/s pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 155,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 134,971 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 154,893 miles

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 17 Mar 2020 133,637 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 153,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 132,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 132,965 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 150,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 131,220 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 143,074 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 143,060 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front swivel housing leaking slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,365 miles

slight play near side front king pins.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 116,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,582 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tures cracked.

both front wheel bearings has minor play.

front brake pipes corroded.

front shock absorbers rubber bush deteriorated.

general underbody corrosion.

minor leak of grease inner both front bearings.

rear shock absorbers rubber bush deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 107,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,277 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f hub oils seals damp/leaking v/slight

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,607 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,988 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,566 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,334 miles

both front wings damaged no sharp edges

n/s and o/s side repeaters orage taped on

n/s none obligatory mirror cracked

n/s rear indicator lense missing orange bulb fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,632 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 66,506 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,506 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,859 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FCC 80Y is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.4%.

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 FCC 80Y, 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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FCC 80Y is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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