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FT03 JFE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,389 mi
Last recorded38,389 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 JFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 38,389 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front are leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,801 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 93,791 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,224 miles

Nearside Front tyre split/cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure from clip

all tyres perrished in tread

Fail 18 Jan 2017 38,224 miles

Nearside Front tyre split/cracking on sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure from clip

all tyres perrished in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,930 miles

Nearside Front axel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,721 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight oil weep

Fail 2 Feb 2015 96,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight oil weep

Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,736 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,842 miles

both rear tyres side walls crackin

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,842 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls crackin

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,564 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 32,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,423 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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FT03 JFE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT03 JFE, 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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FT03 JFE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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