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FJ53 KHR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 107,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,976 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,914 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,111 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,109 miles

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

Emissions not tested Hole in middle section of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear section of the sill has corrosion hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearside pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill large section has corroded through (hole) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

corrosion to transmission diff pipes

fuel pipe rear to front have corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,771 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,771 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rear ones in places (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes cracking & separateing

all tyres cracking heavily

rear coil springs corroded

under body corroded in places

Fail 13 Oct 2016 81,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rear ones in places (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes cracking & separateing

all tyres cracking heavily

rear coil springs corroded

under body corroded in places

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,481 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,313 miles

both rear seat head restraints are missing

n/s/r coil spring is broken but not affecting the dampering affect

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,252 miles

slight play in idler arm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,474 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking but not to cords

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,531 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 44,531 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KHR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 KHR registered?

FJ53 KHR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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