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MX51 ZFW

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,691 mi
Last recorded86,691 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 ZFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 86,691 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 86,667 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 81,502 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 81,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,102 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,255 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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MX51 ZFW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX51 ZFW, 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 MX51 ZFW registered?

MX51 ZFW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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