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FH03 OPS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OPS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,598 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both hub swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both hub swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes to brake valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,147 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,296 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,281 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front hub lock pipes corroding.

nearside front swivel joint reasonable leak. offside front swivel joint slight leak.

nearside rear tyre perishing between tread.

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking between tread.

various corrosion offside and nearside inner sills and chassi.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside and offside front hub lock pipes corroding.

nearside front swivel joint reasonable leak. offside front swivel joint slight leak.

nearside rear tyre perishing between tread.

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking between tread.

various corrosion offside and nearside inner sills and chassi.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 45,619 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,177 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel line corroded

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

Front offside free wheeling hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,691 miles

Free wheeling hub sphere pitted on offside

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

Fuel line corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,613 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,613 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,206 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 OPS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPS, 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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FH03 OPS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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