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FV03 FJU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

75,726 mi
Last recorded75,726 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 73,887 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 71,692 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 68,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 66,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 63,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 61,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,270 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test rear seat belts ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners both sides. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded .

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,637 miles

both nearside tyres are worn on the outside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,311 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,389 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,389 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,031 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 FJU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 FJU, 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

How do I check the history of FV03 FJU?

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What year was FV03 FJU registered?

FV03 FJU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FV03 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 FJU shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV03 FJU have outstanding finance?

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