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EO51 LFX

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 105,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 105,753 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,876 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 102,876 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,560 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,961 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gearbox and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shocker lower bush's perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded behind headlights but not structural

Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,741 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front both fog lamps inop

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gearbox and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shocker lower bush's perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded behind headlights but not structural

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,610 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 83,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,698 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,909 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,909 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,581 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust mount broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,512 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,523 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,748 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,719 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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EO51 LFX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 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 EO51 LFX, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO51 LFX registered?

EO51 LFX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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