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MF51 JVJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,637 mi
Last recorded106,637 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,637 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,844 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,653 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,361 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,310 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively fluid leak - Drum brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,308 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,295 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,400 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,398 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,613 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,500 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 40,500 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 32,957 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 32,957 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 28,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,519 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 24,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 24,496 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 19,898 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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MF51 JVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MF51 JVJ, 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 MF51 JVJ registered?

MF51 JVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is MF51 JVJ safe to buy?

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