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FL03 FVZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,899 mi
Last recorded68,899 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 68,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pipes from tank to engine are excessively corroded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose Rear door (luggage compartment) upper hinge fractured (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle Swivel housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks throughout treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,991 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 63,991 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 61,428 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills Offside and Nearside

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot floor area corroded and holed within 30cm of rear seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot floor area corroded and holed within 30cm of rear seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills Offside and Nearside

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,661 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside body mounting and boot floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor area corroded at seat belt mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 81,547 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside body mounting and boot floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor area corroded at seat belt mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,323 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,311 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,840 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,087 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 77,086 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,152 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,228 miles

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

front brake discs are rusty

front wipers starting to split

underside has been undersealed unable to see all metal brake pipes.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to perish/crack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,388 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & has cut in side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,631 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & has cut in side wall

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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FL03 FVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FL03 FVZ, 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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FL03 FVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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