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FN03 DDY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear SEAT NOT IN WHEN TEST PERFORM

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 79,648 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOOT FLOOR CORRODED AND HAS HOLES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired REAR BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear SEAT NOT IN WHEN TEST PERFORM

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both axles have large imbalances (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play forward arm nearest wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount area missing through corrosion on body. body is secure from the other seven mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear body corroded and holed near offside rear passenger seat mounts however seat has been removed. The corrosion may or may not fall within the offside rear seatbelt mounting but impossible to test as covered by standard vehicle plastic trim.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 78,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both axles have large imbalances (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play forward arm nearest wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blow out jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount area missing through corrosion on body. body is secure from the other seven mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear body corroded and holed near offside rear passenger seat mounts however seat has been removed. The corrosion may or may not fall within the offside rear seatbelt mounting but impossible to test as covered by standard vehicle plastic trim.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,659 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 78,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced the body is holed at the mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 77,919 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced the body is holed at the mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt clasp not fitted at the time of the test ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 77,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt clasp not fitted at the time of the test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 26 Mar 2021 75,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,820 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED AND BRAKE PIPES AND SUSPENSION AND OIL LEAK

Fail 30 Jan 2020 72,820 miles

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED AND BRAKE PIPES AND SUSPENSION AND OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,384 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 69,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,223 miles

Offside Front Outer hub seal leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,915 miles

Front suspension components corroded but not exsessive

Rear suspension components corroded but not exsessive

rear fuel pipes have some corrosion but not leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,016 miles

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

metal fuel pipes are corroded

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel lines slightly corroded

n/s +o/s wiperblades are split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,064 miles

both rear tyre very near to legal limit recomend early renewal 205/70r15 95s

engine oil leak

main petrol pipes becoming very rusty

offsside front hub seal leaking badly recomend urgen t repair /front brake imbalence near legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,644 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,412 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,765 miles

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

Nearside 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 7 Feb 2006 18,857 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 DDY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DDY, 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 DDY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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