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LJ51 MGE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,168 mi
Last recorded102,168 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 102,168 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,701 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear near rear axle on o/s ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,117 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 43,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,364 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,297 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,731 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,491 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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LJ51 MGE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 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 LJ51 MGE, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 MGE registered?

LJ51 MGE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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