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FG03 VJY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,162 mi
Last recorded76,162 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 76,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure to towbar (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in nsf wheel

Fail 31 Jan 2012 61,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in nsf wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,690 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 45,690 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,376 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,386 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,313 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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FG03 VJY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG03 VJY, 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 FG03 VJY registered?

FG03 VJY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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