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FD03 HHC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 94,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,063 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,620 miles

under side corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 90,609 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 85,913 miles

Brake steel pipes o/s rear upper corroding. Advised to have replaced

Corrosion on rear fuel pipes

General corrosion around underside of the vehicle front to rear

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear brake steel pipes across rear axle to limiter valve and to rear flexible hoses are corroding. Advised to have replaced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 85,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on rear fuel pipes

General corrosion around underside of the vehicle front to rear

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake steel pipes across rear axle to limiter valve and to rear flexible hoses are corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,978 miles

Corrosion on rear fuel pipes

General corrosion around underside of the vehicle front to rear

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake steel pipes across rear axle to limiter valve and to rear flexible hoses are corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several areas of damage upper and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 82,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion on rear fuel pipes

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

Exhaust system in a poor condition from front to rear. Advised to have replaced.

General corrosion around underside of the vehicle front to rear

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake steel pipes across rear axle to limiter valve and to rear flexible hoses are corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several areas of damage upper and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,730 miles

Corrosion around underside of the vehicle body in several areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 80,696 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion around underside of the vehicle body in several areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,030 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers on both outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,602 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,647 miles

front screen has some damage at the bottom but in no way in the drivers view of the road.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,181 miles

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

There is a chip at the bottom of the offside front screen totaly out of the line of vision.

Unable to see the inner front brake pads.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,405 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,202 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,038 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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FD03 HHC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 FD03 HHC, 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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FD03 HHC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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