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BF02 TFN

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,572 mi
Last recorded131,572 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 TFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 131,572 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 129,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,358 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 120,354 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,231 miles

all tyres perished/cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,264 miles

front axle spherical balls corroded

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

outer sill skirts fitted at time of test,unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,048 miles

brake pipes to rear load valve corroded

o/s/r body corroded around chassis mount

o/s/r lamp lense damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,101 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,549 miles

both front spherical ball joints pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,082 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,568 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,568 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,957 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 31,882 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,124 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,376 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 TFN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

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

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