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FG53 UKF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management fault oxygen sensor 1, bank1

nearside rear outer wheel arch plastic moulding missing

Fail 26 Nov 2012 88,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management fault oxygen sensor 1, bank1

nearside rear outer wheel arch plastic moulding missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,905 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is slightly mishaped

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,216 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,746 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 UKF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKF, 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 FG53 UKF registered?

FG53 UKF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is FG53 UKF safe to buy?

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