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FM03 OTA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,112 mi
Last recorded81,112 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,112 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear tyres stepped

Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,112 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure lower seat missing (cushion added for seat) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front axle breather pipes not attached

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,650 miles

Nearside Front slight leak and play in swivel pin bearings

Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight leak and play in swivel pin bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,634 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 70,632 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,381 miles

Protective coating from front to rear metal brake pipes deteriorated

Stonechip in screen

Fail 17 Jan 2020 67,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel ball joint slight oil leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger disconnected

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,809 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 66,809 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,035 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 64,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 49,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front vacuum pipe on front axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 44,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 44,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,410 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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FM03 OTA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM03 OTA, 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 FM03 OTA registered?

FM03 OTA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is FM03 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 OTA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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