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BC03 NBJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 NBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,960 miles

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal & slight play from saphere o/s

Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,963 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,401 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,392 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

small chips on front screen

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,392 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

small chips on front screen

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,668 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 40,331 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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BC03 NBJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BC03 NBJ, 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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What year was BC03 NBJ registered?

BC03 NBJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BC03 NBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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