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MA52 EFR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,772 mi
Last recorded92,772 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 EFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,772 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion and rear body mounts

Fail 9 Apr 2024 92,647 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and air freshener obstructing view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by winch cable/hook (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to floor corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured winch cable and switch insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of axle body mounting area corroded through inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective transmission mount split ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,507 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2023 89,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (filler) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,111 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,111 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,711 miles

Both front inner sills slight corrosion, all brake and fuel lines covered in copper grease,under body surface rust, both front coil springs surface rust, front discs and pads close to legal limit.

Front and rear tyres cracking.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 76,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification uneven (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front inner sills slight corrosion, all brake and fuel lines covered in copper grease,under body surface rust, both front coil springs surface rust, front discs and pads close to legal limit.

Front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,411 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 76,411 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 75,616 miles

under body and suspension components covered in sealant

Pass 9 May 2018 73,677 miles

Rear inner sills corroded along sill lips.

Fail 9 May 2018 73,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear inner sills corroded along sill lips.

Pass 17 Apr 2017 65,361 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,559 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,706 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust centre bracket snapped.

Front screen damaged slightly.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,953 miles

brake pipes corroded, o/s/f bearing slight play, rear exhaust corroded, all tyres worn cracks etc (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 46,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded, o/s/f bearing slight play, rear exhaust corroded, all tyres worn cracks etc (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

rear diff noisy when the vehicle is raised

surface corrosion offside rear sill

wipers split but still clearing the screen

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

rear diff noisy when the vehicle is raised

surface corrosion offside rear sill

wipers split but still clearing the screen

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,305 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 42,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,090 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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MA52 EFR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 MA52 EFR, 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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MA52 EFR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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