MOT Status
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72,241 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underbody seal front to rear
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired holed /corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired holed /corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting has small hole, but doesn't affect over all rigidity. referred to appendix A .8. for advisory (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
whole underside of vehicle covered in underseal, covers bushes and mounting points along with brake pipes and fuel pipes
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all four tyres have slight perishing in tred and side walls
both rear inner sills have slight corrosion
rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front swivel joint housing, slight leak of oil
offside front swivel housing, slight leak of oil
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
grease and oil residue around offside front swivel hub
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
grease and oil residue around offside front swivel hub
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W253 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 W253 XFM, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W253 XFM registered?
W253 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2000.
Is W253 XFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W253 XFM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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