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FM52 TZP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,485 mi
Last recorded86,485 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 TZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 86,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle body corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 86,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle body corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 86,374 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 86,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 86,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 83,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,889 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,419 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 78,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,821 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub/swivel

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight oil leak from hub/swivel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 74,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub/swivel

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight oil leak from hub/swivel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,841 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Underside of vehicle covered in waxoyle.

Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Underside of vehicle covered in waxoyle.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,785 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 1 Feb 2018 67,930 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play Also excessive oil leak. (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area, and under wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area. (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion All body mount areas corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Also oil leak. (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Under inner wing. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% recorded. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Unable to inspect behind plastic outer sill covers and wheel arch covers for corrosion.

Under side of vehicle has general corrosion. Body and chassis.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,400 miles

Front Swivel housing seals leaking.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Rear Bumper damage.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 65,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Alternator belt missing.

Front Swivel housing seals leaking.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Bumper damage.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing has oil leak.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Swivel housing has oil leak.

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded Tow Bar Frame. (6.6.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 62,611 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Spring Broken Off. (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing has oil leak.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Swivel housing has oil leak.

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded Tow Bar Frame. (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

body inner sills corroded

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre hanger broken

Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre hanger broken

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,886 miles

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

engine management light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 46,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine management light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 36,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,023 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 19,971 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TZP, 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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FM52 TZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 February 2003.

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