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FJ53 KHM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,873 mi
Last recorded59,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,873 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 59,870 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,352 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 54,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,364 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2015 38,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 31,352 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,726 miles

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

exhaust centre section bracket broken.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 27,726 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

exhaust centre section bracket broken.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,793 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 23,793 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 14,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,027 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,911 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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FJ53 KHM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FJ53 KHM, 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 FJ53 KHM registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ53 KHM shows 18 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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