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GF52 TYX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,185 mi
Last recorded136,185 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 TYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 136,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills corroded and have patch repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting areas corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats and seat belts removed ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear joint slight movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod mounting area corroded and has patch repairs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded and has patch repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 136,174 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded at towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor corroded at seat belt mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe leaking at rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body corroded at mounting areas (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded at spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,517 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 133,517 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 129,315 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 124,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 117,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,950 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,463 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,365 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,344 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,913 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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GF52 TYX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF52 TYX, 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 GF52 TYX registered?

GF52 TYX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for GF52 TYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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