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FN03 DFD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,301 mi
Last recorded90,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 90,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 79,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 79,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,142 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 70,142 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,275 miles

Front nearside / offside swivel hub slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,288 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 39,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,078 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes greased time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,921 miles

all brake pipes greased

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,732 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,932 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,932 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT AXLE SWIVEL GREASE SEAL LEAKING BADLY

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,831 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,553 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,025 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 DFD 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 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFD, 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 FN03 DFD registered?

FN03 DFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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