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VE03 FRU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,528 mi
Last recorded94,528 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,528 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,280 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,204 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 80,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,567 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 77,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,728 miles

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

n/s number plate light lense missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,000 miles

coil springs corroded

genral underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,899 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 58,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box corrodded

fuel lines slightly corrodded

Pass 15 May 2012 53,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,828 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2010 43,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 26,914 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,770 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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VE03 FRU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VE03 FRU, 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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VE03 FRU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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