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FJ53 KHB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 97,698 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,331 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 95,331 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,798 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 92,762 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,837 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 90,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,713 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,835 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,529 miles

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

Sidewalls on both O/S tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,456 miles

Advise slight corrosion on front disc,s.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,158 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,483 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,131 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 23,130 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 19,505 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 19,505 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 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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