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BF53 OEG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,719 mi
Last recorded121,719 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 121,719 miles

Coolant leak ()

Vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Nov 2022 121,607 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,871 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,869 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe fault (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,473 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,514 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to O/S/R hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 100,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,189 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 38,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play lower kingpin bearing (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear seat/seatbelt missing/not fitted at time of test

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

Rear gearbox mount deteriorated/detached

Vehicle freshly undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,499 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 77,495 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 70,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,358 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER ENDS SPLIT

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MIL LIGHT ON

N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F SWIVEL HUB SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT WIPER ENDS SPLIT

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MIL LIGHT ON

N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F SWIVEL HUB SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING OIL EXCESSIVELY.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,871 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,824 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF swivel hub oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 48,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,588 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 OEG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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