MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chassis corroded at n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms
o/s/f and n/s/f swivel joints leaking
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger, at body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
chassie heavily undersealed
cover sills fitted have been heavily undersealed underneath them
rear brake backing plates corroded
vehicle heavily undersealed covering b/pipes( etc)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged at both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to o/s rear wheel seized up (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area at mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area at mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
chassie heavily undersealed
cover sills fitted have been heavily undersealed underneath them
vehicle heavily undersealed covering b/pipes( etc)
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DM53 FGS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 DM53 FGS, 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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DM53 FGS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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