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MW52 LSD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 LSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,183 miles

All fuel pipes corroded !

Underside of vehicle corroded !!

Fail 26 Sep 2018 116,181 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All fuel pipes corroded !

Underside of vehicle corroded !!

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,338 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 92,547 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,959 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,378 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,555 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

BRAKE PIPES ABOVE O/S REAR SPRING CORRODED.

REAR OF FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED.

REAR SEATS AND SEATBELTS REMOVED.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,620 miles

BATTERY LOOSE. UNDERSIDE FUEL PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,727 miles

rear seat belts fitted but no rear seats at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,456 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,848 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 32,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,000 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,813 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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MW52 LSD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 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 MW52 LSD, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW52 LSD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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