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AD52 FZC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,374 miles

Front Lower Both front lower spring cups slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Both rear lower spring cups slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 87,374 miles

Offside Engine mounting fractured Gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Both front lower spring cups slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Both rear lower spring cups slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 84,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,383 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 83,383 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,854 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 82,854 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,421 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 81,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2017 76,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2016 69,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear differential / half shalfts noisey/grumbley on rotation

temporary repair to exhaust brackets

Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear differential / half shalfts noisey/grumbley on rotation

temporary repair to exhaust brackets

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,081 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,858 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 52,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,080 miles

front fog lamps in-op

front tyres lightly fouling nudge bar on full lock

front wiper blades deteriorating

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,054 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,826 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,885 miles

1) Rear silencer box rusting and in poor condition.

2) O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit ( Wearing on outere edge ).

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,622 miles

†Disc pads low offside front (brake binding slightly)

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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AD52 FZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 FZC, 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 AD52 FZC registered?

AD52 FZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 FZC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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