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GF02 FJU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,162 mi
Last recorded106,162 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 106,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 106,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,938 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise nearsideking pin assembly seal leaking

advise only one of two of the horns on the steering wheel not operating

advise when handbrake applied no warning light appears on the dash board when handbrake on

Fail 15 Jun 2010 92,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise nearsideking pin assembly seal leaking

advise only one of two of the horns on the steering wheel not operating

advise when handbrake applied no warning light appears on the dash board when handbrake on

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,084 miles

chip in wind screen not within zone (A)

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2009 88,084 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in wind screen not within zone (A)

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 29 May 2008 87,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 87,876 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

tractor seals leaking slightly

Pass 2 May 2007 84,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front axle spheres rusted and moist.

right hand horn push not working.

Fail 2 May 2007 84,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front axle spheres rusted and moist.

right hand horn push not working.

Fail 2 May 2006 81,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear backplate distorted.

Pass 2 May 2006 81,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear backplate distorted.

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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GF02 FJU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 GF02 FJU, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF02 FJU registered?

GF02 FJU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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