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FP53 VJX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 100,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Centre exhaust mount not attached

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank

Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,870 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 97,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded area of fuel tank

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,892 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub swivel seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 91,850 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area of front suspension trailing arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub swivel seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had a tipper conversion. Both side'B' pillar seat belt mountings strength may be compromised.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 86,887 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had a tipper conversion. Both side'B' pillar seat belt mountings strength may be compromised.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,126 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 84,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle swivel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,588 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 82,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,296 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,714 miles

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,944 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn and beginning to perish / split on sidewalls. 205/70x15C

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,172 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,431 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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FP53 VJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP53 VJX, 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 FP53 VJX registered?

FP53 VJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FP53 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VJX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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