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FJ53 KGE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,785 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 86,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength near trailing arm mounting point on chassis, cross member has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,846 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd from front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 84,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd from front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,428 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 79,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Dangerous. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Front and rear suspension arm bolts loose. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 79,216 miles

under vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection

Fail 15 May 2020 79,216 miles

under vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm+outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

car under body very corroded

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm+outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

car under body very corroded

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,169 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

eml on

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,597 miles

Centre child seat fitted

both fuel pipes corroded

eml on

sill covers fitted

vacuum pipes corroded and broken on 4 wheel drive system

Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre child seat fitted

both fuel pipes corroded

eml on

sill covers fitted

vacuum pipes corroded and broken on 4 wheel drive system

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,481 miles

child seat fitted unable to check all belt

eml on

Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,469 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted unable to check all belt

eml on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,833 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,200 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust mounting fractured

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,805 miles

Gearbox rear mounting rubber detached

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,527 miles

o/s/f/ slight leak from tracta joint

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,446 miles

o/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 43,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

o/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,874 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 39,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,033 miles

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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FJ53 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FJ53 KGE, 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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FJ53 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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