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FG53 PNX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PNX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 88,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,385 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along diff (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,710 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,191 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,901 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,161 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2010 52,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,578 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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FG53 PNX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FG53 PNX, 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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FG53 PNX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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