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LJ51 MJO

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,341 mi
Last recorded104,341 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,341 miles

Front brakes have an imbalance

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front King pin has play

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,814 miles

ALL REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 101,814 miles

ALL REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,564 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy REAR BOX (8.1.1 (a))

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,451 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 95,318 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel lines very rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished and cracked near to excess

Rear under sill areas rusty

Fail 31 May 2019 72,516 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished and cracked near to excess

Rear under sill areas rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,119 miles

Both rear under sill areas rusty

Headlight beam image on lowest limits

Rear tyres perishing near to excess due to age

Fail 23 May 2018 67,059 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,612 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,983 miles

off/side rear tyre in poor condition

rear box in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

off/side rear tyre in poor condition

rear box in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,442 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,697 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 MJO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

LJ51 MJO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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