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HN03 FEF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,407 mi
Last recorded113,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 FEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 113,407 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated CORRODED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 113,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated CORRODED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 107,814 miles

Coil spring corroded qll (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes underside poor condition corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,706 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes underside poor condition corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded underside

Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 88,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,726 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,597 miles

both front hub seal weaping

engine light on

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,990 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,334 miles

front and rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,373 miles

leak on nearside rear backplate

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,751 miles

nearside rear backplate contaminated with oil

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,845 miles

oil leak on nearside rear axle tube

Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,966 miles

near side wiper hitting bodywork

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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HN03 FEF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HN03 FEF, 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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HN03 FEF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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