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FV03 UFN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

100,017 mi
Last recorded100,017 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 UFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Rear seats removed

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Rear seats removed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,850 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,858 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,723 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 93,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,156 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,321 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

rear bumper has damage to offside

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition due to corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2013 61,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

rear bumper has damage to offside

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition due to corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,987 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,957 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 55,957 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,666 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 UFN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

FV03 UFN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is FV03 UFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 UFN shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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