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BF02 TFJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,281 mi
Last recorded58,281 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion appearing to off side and near side sections under vehicle

corrosion to panelling behind near side headlight

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 58,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion appearing to off side and near side sections under vehicle

corrosion to panelling behind near side headlight

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 58,036 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight play at steering box on lock

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,440 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 56,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,522 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 54,646 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,620 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 50,619 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,862 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,439 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 41,439 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,676 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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BF02 TFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 BF02 TFJ, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 TFJ registered?

BF02 TFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BF02 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 TFJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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