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GV03 FMJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,533 mi
Last recorded86,533 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 FMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 86,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure bolt loose and bolts missing (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light affected by hazard lights (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,425 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,726 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 62,725 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sphere seal has slight mising of oil

Pass 5 Oct 2012

Brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Engine sump has slight oil leak

High Vis brake light bracket is corroded

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Engine sump has slight oil leak

High Vis brake light bracket is corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,204 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

eng oil leak

rear brakke pipes corroded

underside surface corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,322 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,988 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,410 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006

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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GV03 FMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV03 FMJ, 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 GV03 FMJ registered?

GV03 FMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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