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70,440 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body insecure Rear body cross member and additional failures at other body mountings (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheelarch/floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Axle fractured At offside suspension mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear brake back plate corroded.
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced O/S centre, N/S/R O/S/R corroded but still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced O/S centre, N/S/R O/S/R corroded but still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
protective wax oil sprayed to the underside of vehicle
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Axle fractured mount (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear main brakepipe getting corroded
front axle brakepipe getting corroded
n/s/f wheelbearing slight play
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Main fuel pipe slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Main fuel pipe slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Center rear fuel pipes corroded
Offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil
Rear wiper split
Rear exhuast weak
Slight oil leak from offside front hub seal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
breather pipes above front axle rusty
front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres skuffed and cracking on outer walls
o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres skuffed and cracking on outer walls
o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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AO53 FRJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 AO53 FRJ, 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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AO53 FRJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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