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FE03 XKA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,018 mi
Last recorded83,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 83,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2025 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2023 78,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 76,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 76,225 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack not properly attached track rod end locking nut (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end locking nut loose marked yellow (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,149 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 63,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,340 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,086 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,086 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,007 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 47,514 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 39,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,473 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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FE03 XKA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FE03 XKA, 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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FE03 XKA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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