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VX03 FHL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,771 mi
Last recorded95,771 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 FHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 88,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 80,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,568 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly corroded

Nearside Rear shock worn / week

Rear fule pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 75,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly corroded

Nearside Rear shock worn / week

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fule pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,041 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,507 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,506 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,099 miles

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

nearside door mirror(glass) mmissing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,775 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,918 miles

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

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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VX03 FHL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX03 FHL, 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 VX03 FHL registered?

VX03 FHL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VX03 FHL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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