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FH03 EFY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,564 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 109,564 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 106,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,869 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0420- catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,041 miles

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

front axle spherical joints both heavily corroded and ns leaking slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,577 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Oil leak engine ()

eml stays on

Fail 16 Aug 2016 75,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Oil leak engine ()

eml stays on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,972 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside fuel pipes front to rear

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,373 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 112,724 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 112,724 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,115 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,999 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,999 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,882 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 62,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,316 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

offside front hub pivot has excessive oil leak.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,495 miles

Both petrol pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,431 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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FH03 EFY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FH03 EFY, 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 FH03 EFY registered?

FH03 EFY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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