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BF02 XHG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,900 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,460 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,899 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 87,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,731 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 85,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking along o/s chassi rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,322 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 83,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,499 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 80,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,716 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,892 miles

All brake pipes greased and hard to access

Recently undersealed underside of vehicle

recent welding repairs hard to access

Fail 5 Dec 2014 74,892 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

All brake pipes greased and hard to access

Recently undersealed underside of vehicle

recent welding repairs hard to access

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,555 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded and greased so hard to access

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,111 miles

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

fuel lines rusty

slight seepage from nearside front swival joint

Fail 5 Dec 2012 68,111 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

fuel lines rusty

slight seepage from nearside front swival joint

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,487 miles

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake pipes greased and hard to access.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,467 miles

all brake pipes greased and hard to access.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,786 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,392 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 50,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,089 miles

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

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 XHG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BF02 XHG, 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.

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BF02 XHG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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