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SO52 FJC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 145,592 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel slight leak

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Fail 7 Jan 2026 145,584 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front axle swivel slight leak

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Pass 19 Dec 2024 143,034 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 143,034 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 140,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 139,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,368 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,849 miles

Front diff pipe

Fail 10 Nov 2020 134,849 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front diff pipe

Pass 3 Sep 2019 131,516 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box pipe (Low pressure) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box pipe (Low pressure) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,524 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 123,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,355 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,521 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 72,736 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING ,BUT NOT CONTAMINATING BRAKES.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,868 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 51,864 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,600 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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SO52 FJC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SO52 FJC, 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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What year was SO52 FJC registered?

SO52 FJC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is SO52 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 FJC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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