MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Vehicle underside heavily under sealed
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 ()
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
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))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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)
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
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
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)
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.
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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