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FN03 RWV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside outer sill plastic cover missing

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,226 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury spare wheel cover damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bushes missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside outer sill plastic cover missing

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,731 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

slight blow on mid to rear

Fail 19 Feb 2019 52,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

slight blow on mid to rear

Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all four rear axel spoon bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 46,125 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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all four rear axel spoon bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,047 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,301 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,273 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 38,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,264 miles

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

both rear tyres , side walls cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2010 25,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,603 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,568 miles

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,169 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 RWV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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