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YF52 FTK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,730 mi
Last recorded138,730 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 FTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 138,730 miles

Front Brake pads 70% worn.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Vehicle underbody heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,043 miles

Offside Front inner half shaft slight fluid leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,880 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 120,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,147 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,014 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 92,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,959 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger seatbelt slightly sloe to retract

rear exhaust outer skin peeling off

various parts of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 87,959 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger seatbelt slightly sloe to retract

rear exhaust outer skin peeling off

various parts of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,564 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,283 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,194 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,497 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 74,068 miles

All front brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine management lamp on

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,068 miles

All front brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine management lamp on

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,252 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,963 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,858 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,623 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 14,623 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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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YF52 FTK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF52 FTK, 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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YF52 FTK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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