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FL03 ZVC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ZVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 152,080 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses scratched and cloudy

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop (rear) U/J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes (between tank and engine) starting to corrode

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drivers external door handle broken but still operational

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop U/J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 140,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 140,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 130,231 miles

o/s/f door handle damaged but works

rusty on boot floor

Pass 10 May 2019 109,650 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 109,650 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both inner sills corroded

vehicle body floor corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 99,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

vehicle body floor corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,288 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural and suspension components of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension joint/support slight play detected

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 97,288 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural and suspension components of the vehicle

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension joint/support slight play detected

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

brake hose ferrels corroded ,

Fail 29 Jan 2016 43,183 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

brake hose ferrels corroded ,

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,162 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 22,161 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,105 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise tracking

engine management light is on

exhaust mid section to back box mating flanges corroded

o/s/f hub has slight leak and slight play

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seat folded up

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,105 miles

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

advise tracking

engine management light is on

exhaust mid section to back box mating flanges corroded

o/s/f hub has slight leak and slight play

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seat folded up

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,201 miles

Both front tyres on approx 2.5 mm of tread

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

tested in snowy/wet conditions

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,928 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,697 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 ZVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FL03 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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