MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability boot floor excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Axle swivel joint seals slight leak both sides
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f swivel housing bearings have slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres starting to perish
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres starting to perish
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front discs corroded on edges
front discs pitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
temporary repairs to exhaust bracket on rear exhaust
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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YP53 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 YP53 FJX, 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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YP53 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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