MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
surface corrosion to chassis
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)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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