MOT Status
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83,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed vehicle unsafe to move (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting whole floor and every body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering whole chassis front to rear every part (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/bodymount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components corroded (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
front and rear suspension corroded
under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check for corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all other brake pipes covered with black under-seal unable to check
Centre exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 BFO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 FL53 BFO, 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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FL53 BFO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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