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BD53 OGG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,805 mi
Last recorded103,805 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 103,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,323 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS AND COMPONENTS WITH ACCEPTABLE CORROSION

Fail 1 Dec 2021 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking sphere unit seal and unit worn (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering sphere seal poor condition (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS AND AREAS DISPLAYING ACCEPTABLE CORROSION

Fail 22 Nov 2021 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking sphere unit seal and unit worn (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering sphere seal poor condition (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS AND AREAS DISPLAYING ACCEPTABLE CORROSION

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,869 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 88,876 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 13 May 2019 88,782 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BALL/BEARINGS HAVE EXCESS PLAY & LEAKING AXLE FLUID (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 18 May 2018 86,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

both front swivel hubs corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 82,699 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 82,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,540 miles

swivel hubs corroded on front axle

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,837 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,986 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,865 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 47,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,907 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,439 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 23,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 14,576 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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BD53 OGG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD53 OGG, 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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BD53 OGG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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