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FJ02 LME

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 99,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front windscreen cracked but not significantly affecting drivers view

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

modified for off road use

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,410 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,953 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to brake pipes to compensator

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill riser corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

transfer box mounting is broken

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front hub has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 81,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front hub has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,245 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,362 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 68,362 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,672 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle end bearing has play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,601 miles

Both fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,482 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2009
Pass 24 May 2008 30,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 25,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,853 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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FJ02 LME is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 FJ02 LME, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ02 LME is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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