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W253 XFM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,241 mi
Last recorded72,241 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 XFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 72,241 miles

underbody seal front to rear

Fail 6 Sep 2024 72,224 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,226 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 65,001 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,827 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 63,817 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,516 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,419 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,419 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,944 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 39,246 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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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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W253 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W253 XFM safe to buy?

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