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FN03 DCV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,051 mi
Last recorded117,051 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,051 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 117,050 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,980 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front axle hub swivels rusting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch rusted and holed behind wheel arch trim

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre rubber mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front axle hub swivels rusting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch rusted and holed behind wheel arch trim

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,541 miles

front axle swivels rusting

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,054 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes splitting and perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe sealing ring to centre pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. both rears (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing rear belts could not be inspected due to seats and belts not been accessible (5.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes splitting and perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front axle swivel seal leaking.

both front axle swivel rusting

Fail 10 Jun 2015 99,423 miles

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

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

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

under body has corrsion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,423 miles

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

under body has corrsion

Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,115 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,499 miles

FRONT HUB SWIVELS RUSTING

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 79,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,737 miles

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

acciedent damage to rear bumper

Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,878 miles

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,596 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,449 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

O/S/F Hub Seal leaking oil but not contaminating brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,622 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,455 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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FN03 DCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN03 DCV, 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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FN03 DCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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