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DF52 FDX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 58,063 miles

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

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 54,709 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Dipstick broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 30 May 2023 43,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,804 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 27,456 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,539 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,064 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 19,508 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,589 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 11,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 3,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,509 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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DF52 FDX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF52 FDX, 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 DF52 FDX registered?

DF52 FDX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is DF52 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 FDX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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