MOT Status
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82,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rear compensator (1.1.17 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
boot floor corroded and holed
underside of vehicle and suspension components show signs of corrosion throughout
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front play in swivel joint
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
front suspension pipes to freewheel hubs corroded
extensive corrosion to underside
All suspension arm / link/ shockabsorber bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
All suspension arm / link/ shock absorber bushes showing signs of age / exposure related / wear / deterioration.
Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank
N/S/F swivel housing oil leak
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank
N/S/F swivel housing oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel housing leak
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Leakage from n/s swivel joint housing
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY53 VFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 FY53 VFR, 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 VFR registered?
FY53 VFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is FY53 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY53 VFR 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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