MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Oil Seal Leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Oil Seal Leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pair (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shocker tube excessively corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Oil Seal Leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Oil Seal Leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pair (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shocker tube excessively corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rear pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, headlamp mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears chalked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front body mounts under headlights (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside sill chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear corner valances corroded chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fowling coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s front bearing upper and lower (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valances at back of headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all brake pipes pitted and starting to corrode
front tractor joints corroding
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked x 4 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front tractor joints corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
front hubs starting to leak
rear exhaust mounting poor condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
front tractor joints corroding
slight play in front track rods
Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Sidewalls on both O/S tyres cracking
Advise slight corrosion on front disc,s.
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 KHB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FJ53 KHB, 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 KHB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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