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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,328 cc

LM52 JFNMOT history

LM52 JFN is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 8 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LM52 JFN red Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,747 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JFN was last recorded at 118,747 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,457 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
4,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,747 miles
  • 2025 – 117,457 miles
  • 2022 – 115,611 miles
  • 2021 – 111,853 miles
  • 2020 – 109,628 miles
  • 2019 – 103,593 miles
  • 2018 – 96,934 miles
  • 2017 – 90,154 miles
  • 2016 – 82,358 miles
  • 2015 – 75,852 miles
  • 2014 – 71,125 miles
  • 2013 – 66,341 miles
  • 2012 – 62,751 miles
  • 2011 – 57,292 miles
  • 2010 – 52,110 miles
  • 2009 – 46,034 miles
  • 2008 – 41,134 miles
  • 2007 – 34,754 miles
  • 2006 – 29,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive 2x leaks diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,747 miles (+1,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,747 miles
    Test number
    138070835203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive 2x leaks diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,457 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,457 miles
    Test number
    615467912843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,611 miles (+31)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,611 miles
    Test number
    876143979921
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel seal perished

  4. Fail115,580 miles (+3,727)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    500796510601
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box bolts snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel seal perished

  5. Pass111,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    695870499630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,853 miles (+2,225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    449852872131
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,628 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,628 miles
    Test number
    941148349274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail109,548 miles (+5,955)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    574514999461
    • MajorNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,593 miles (+89)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,593 miles
    Test number
    217800532372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower king pin worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear fuel lines
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge & tread lumpy
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition & heat shield loose

  10. Fail103,504 miles (+6,570)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    564464050459
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and shield rattling

  11. Pass96,934 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    140967315534
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner seal corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a worn bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a worn bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition

  12. Fail96,934 miles (+6,780)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    849039494901
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner seal corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a worn bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a worn bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition

  13. Pass90,154 miles (+7,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,154 miles
    Test number
    253253112181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play slight weep from seal (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both heavily perished but no play (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and delaminated but not leaking

  14. Pass82,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    577210793980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,358 miles (+6,506)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    438300049771
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass75,852 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,852 miles
    Test number
    448171085103
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteMultiple points of corrosion to vehicle underbody chassis, brake & suspension components
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Fail75,818 miles (+4,693)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,818 miles
    Test number
    298421885193
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteMultiple points of corrosion to vehicle underbody chassis, brake & suspension components
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass71,125 miles (+4,784)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    448686174138
    • NoteIntermittent number plate light off side
    • NoteMetal pipework over front axle corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass66,341 miles (+3,590)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    338818563179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes showing signs of slight deterioration
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  20. Pass62,751 miles (+5,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,751 miles
    Test number
    508948272155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass57,292 miles (+5,182)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    625968361196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  22. Pass52,110 miles (+6,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    110100080140
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass46,034 miles (+4,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    922661769134
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing in tread

  24. Pass41,134 miles (+6,380)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    310175478172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  25. Pass34,754 miles (+5,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,754 miles
    Test number
    634507977121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass29,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    502015076125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JFN

Does LM52 JFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JFN is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JFN?
The MOT on LM52 JFN is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 JFN done?
LM52 JFN was recorded at 118,747 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,549 miles a year.
Has LM52 JFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JFN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 JFN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 JFN find?
LM52 JFN passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive 2x leaks diff.

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