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FV03 EDF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,060 mi
Last recorded100,060 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 100,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Engine mounting fractured transfer box mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,144 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,144 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,376 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,469 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,466 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 10 Feb 2018 79,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,411 miles

Exhaust system mounting brackets corroded

fuel pipe running front to back slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,747 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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FV03 EDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FV03 EDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 EDF registered?

FV03 EDF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 EDF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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