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LJ02 TYF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,933 mi
Last recorded54,933 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 TYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,169 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Second speedometer fitted electric

Fail 20 Jul 2023 54,169 miles

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,466 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre, tread perished

Rear boot floor rusty & holed

Rear cross member rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 52,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member by body mounting (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre, tread perished

Rear boot floor rusty & holed

Rear cross member rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,648 miles

Nearside wiper blade

Rear cross member rusty

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2018 51,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade

Rear cross member rusty

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,715 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 49,715 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,456 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,401 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 34,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,065 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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LJ02 TYF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ02 TYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 TYF registered?

LJ02 TYF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LJ02 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 TYF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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