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BF53 OED

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,859 mi
Last recorded85,859 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OED
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 85,859 miles

Nearside Front brake hose middle retaining clip loose

Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,770 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes are covered in underseal

underside of car has been under sealed

Fail 28 Sep 2023 75,770 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes are covered in underseal

underside of car has been under sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,330 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,264 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 57,264 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,354 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box outer cover correded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 42,400 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box outer cover correded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

rear exhaust box 1st stages of deteriotating, efficient at test.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

excessive oil leak from o/s front swivel housing.

rear exhaust box 1st stages of deteriotating, efficient at test.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,672 miles

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

slight oil leak from o/s front swivel housing, ok at test.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,125 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 20,121 miles

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

oil leak from o/s front swivel housing seal.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,400 miles

slight play in o/s front swivel housing, efficient at test.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,817 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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BF53 OED is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF53 OED, 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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BF53 OED is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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