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BC03 UOL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,034 mi
Last recorded87,034 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,034 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 86,976 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective front and rear ()

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all body mountings corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sil corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

offside front and nearside front chassis corroded

transfer box mounting bracket broken

Fail 4 Sep 2021 83,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sil corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

offside front and nearside front chassis corroded

transfer box mounting bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,044 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,653 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,031 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 58,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,093 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes from limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 49,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,701 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,700 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 31,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,631 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 17,214 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,618 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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BC03 UOL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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