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FT03 NVB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,687 mi
Last recorded99,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 NVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 99,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front body mounting rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2024 99,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front body mounting rusted

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 95,224 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 95,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear diff noisy

suspension parts starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2022 94,480 miles

Body not fully secure Rear body mountings badly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,479 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Body not fully secure Rear body mountings badly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,041 miles

Nearside under sills rusty

Offside under sills rusty

under side off car rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,677 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake cylinder to n/s/rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 92,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake compensator to o/s/rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake cylinder to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar end link has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake cylinder to n/s/rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,977 miles

Offside Rear corrosion hole near body mounting

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion hole near body mounting

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,456 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,076 miles

Both front axle joints have slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside axle joint weeping

Fail 11 Jan 2017 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Both front axle joints have slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside axle joint weeping

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,832 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Jan 2015 59,832 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,911 miles

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

EML on

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,542 miles

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,140 miles

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,855 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,352 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 NVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NVB, 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 FT03 NVB registered?

FT03 NVB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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