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FL03 YOF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,493 mi
Last recorded101,493 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 101,493 miles

All direction indicators not working when switch on all indicators come on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes light corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,696 miles

Fuel pipes light corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,772 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2021 91,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached transfer box mount (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,108 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle pipe slightly corroded around mounting areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight play and slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not illuminating

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bias valve to o/s/r brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight play and slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,426 miles

fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Fail 19 Sep 2019 85,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,913 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 79,990 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,857 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,903 miles

o/s/f swivel hub corroded / pitted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f swivel hub corroded / pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,359 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 55,310 miles

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,970 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 19,970 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,195 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,777 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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FL03 YOF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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