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FH53 NRE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,692 mi
Last recorded123,692 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 123,684 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body to chassis mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission tractor joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body to chassis mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit on outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

brake servo corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,682 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 116,675 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 104,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,011 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,486 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel lines corroding

n/s/r hub has slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel lines corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,672 miles

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

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

nearside tyre starting to perish and crack

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,202 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 46,505 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,559 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

front brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2008 36,390 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 24,039 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 24,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FH53 NRE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH53 NRE, 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 FH53 NRE registered?

FH53 NRE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FH53 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 NRE shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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