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FV03 VCZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,383 mi
Last recorded90,383 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 90,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 87,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,850 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 70,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,699 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings swivel pins (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,328 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking suspension seals leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,080 miles

OIL LEAK FROM N/S FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING AND SLIGHT PLAY N/S BOTTOM SWIVEL

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

Pass 24 May 2016 44,529 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2015 37,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,784 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,239 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 VCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VCZ, 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 FV03 VCZ registered?

FV03 VCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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