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FM52 TZB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,743 mi
Last recorded33,743 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 TZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 33,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

whole underside of vehicle is covered thick under seal

Fail 5 Nov 2022 33,720 miles

Front Body mounting fixings insecure Both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under body components and perscribed areas corroded and covered with under sealed

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,863 miles

bodywork under sealed

Fail 23 Nov 2020 32,857 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure All Body Mounts Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both Front Inner Arches Corroded

Chip In Screen NOT Effecting Drivers View

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Very Rusty/Corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 32,579 miles

advise chip in screen

advised chassis is very corroded

advised fuel pipes very rusty

advised rear body mounts very rusty muddy underside

advised under side very rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,251 miles

underside and fuel pipes rusty

Fail 11 May 2018 32,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes rusty vehicle very rusty undrtside

Pass 26 May 2017 31,736 miles

advised fuel pipes rusty

advised osf tyre perished

advised osr nsr inner top wheel arches corroded

advised rear axel brake pipes rusty

advised sill cover fitted

advised very muddy underside

Fail 9 May 2017 31,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

advised fuel pipes rusty

advised osf tyre perished

advised osr nsr inner wheel arches corroded

advised pipes on axel rusty

advised sill cover fitted

advised underside very muddy rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 29,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Various areas under car corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,262 miles

front tytre sidewalls perished

underside generally rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 26,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all tyre sidewalls perished

underside generally rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,026 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 24,026 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 22,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,304 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 20,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 18,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,333 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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FM52 TZB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FM52 TZB, 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 FM52 TZB registered?

FM52 TZB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FM52 TZB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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