MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill cover fitted time of the test
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front & Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
vehicle under body covered in undersealer.
Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill cover fitted time of the test
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front & Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
vehicle under body covered in undersealer.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security advise corrosion on all of vehicle underside. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
vehicle under body covered in undersealer.
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innere wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security advise corrosion on all of vehicle underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
advise outer sill covers fitted at time of test
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills ( fitted with plastic covers ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking Side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills ( fitted with plastic covers ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear boot floor corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to o\s\r cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexy to o/s rear w/cyl (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission at swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexy to o/s rear w/cyl (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle from o/s cylinder to n\s cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald onthe outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from n/s rear w/cyl to o/s rear w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
rear and center exhausts corroded
nearside rear tyre is starting to slightly crack on tread
rear exhaust silencer is corroded
nearside front brake is starting to bind
nearside front brake pads low
offside front brake pads getting low
rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroding
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Battery insecure
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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HG53 AFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 HG53 AFZ, 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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HG53 AFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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