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FP03 CNF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

101,994 mi
Last recorded101,994 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 CNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,994 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 101,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested led (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,766 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 101,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,004 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr pipe from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer hub seal leak

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,697 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides

Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,695 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,731 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 92,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,561 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

EML is on

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 87,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported supports on cat/down pipe broken in two places (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear inner wheel arch near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

EML is on

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe of exhaust is missing (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,158 miles

engine fault light illuminated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,136 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)

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,507 miles

centre exhaust mount broken off , exhaust still secure

engine fault light illuminated

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,443 miles

brake pipes are greased

engine manment light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,677 miles

rear number plate may be misread couse of towbar

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,601 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,015 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,000 miles

o/s front door mirror cover loose

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,000 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front door mirror cover loose

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,701 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear light lens been repaired but o/k at test

Fail 9 Mar 2009 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,526 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,894 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 31,633 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

major fluid leak offside front sphere

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,099 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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FP03 CNF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FP03 CNF, 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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FP03 CNF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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