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BF53 OEE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,248 mi
Last recorded152,248 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 152,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 147,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 136,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,889 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 129,889 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,573 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 38,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,217 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,217 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,046 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2015 31,562 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in the tread.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,728 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,532 miles

Air bag light is on.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,845 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 22,878 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,746 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 15,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,111 miles

outer edge of nearside font tyre worn

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 OEE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BF53 OEE, 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 OEE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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