MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Oil leak hub ()
front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r tyre 4mm tread left and slightly perished not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" (8.2.2)
front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f brake pads low at time of test.
n/s/r tyre 4mm tread left and slightly perished not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from front swivel joints when jacked up.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from front swivel joints when jacked up.
center to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
metal fuel pipes corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test.
n/s/f hub seal leaking oil.
n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r tyre punctured and slightly perrished tread no ply exposed at time of test.
o/s/f roadwheel damaged not to x/s at time of test.
rad very poor not leaking at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower swivel pins not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in rear prop u/j not to x/s at time of test.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
center exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported at time of test.
center to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
metal fuel pipes corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test.
n/s/f hub seal leaking oil.
n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r tyre punctured and slightly perrished tread no ply exposed at time of test.
o/s/f roadwheel damaged not to x/s at time of test.
rad very poor not leaking at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower swivel pins not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in rear prop u/j not to x/s at time of test.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre section has a broken support hanger
exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated and contacting the towbar frame
front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly
nearside front hub/swivel joint has a slight leak of grease
rear prop shaft, rear UJ has slight play
exhaust rear silencer contacting tow bar frame
exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advise n/s/f hub cap bolt not tight.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Advise both front axel end hub seals are leaking.
Advise engine fault light is on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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FD53 AXT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD53 AXT, 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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FD53 AXT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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