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BF53 RXD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,001 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 69,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,294 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 95,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Oil leak axle ()

eml light on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,788 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 86,786 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,823 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear passenger seats removed at time of test.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,604 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 RXD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RXD, 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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What year was BF53 RXD registered?

BF53 RXD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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