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VX03 FJA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 FJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 141,701 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 138,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 134,567 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 134,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 131,272 miles

Offside Front swivel pin/bearing slight play

Pass 23 May 2018 128,240 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 124,882 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear crroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

engine management lamp on

Fail 31 May 2017 124,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear crroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

engine management lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 116,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 105,325 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 105,325 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 87,133 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 86,633 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake pads appear well worn

n/s front swivel seal leaking

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 FJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJA, 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 VX03 FJA registered?

VX03 FJA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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