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FY53 AVF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 115,350 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,983 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,166 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,183 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 89,183 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,819 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,344 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,470 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 61,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,388 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,327 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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FY53 AVF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY53 AVF, 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 FY53 AVF registered?

FY53 AVF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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