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BG03 HMU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,057 mi
Last recorded47,057 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 47,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,257 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure,

hi level stop light not working

Fail 5 Oct 2020 46,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back rest mounting insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure,

hi level stop light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,205 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 36,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,154 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 36,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,623 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front plastic trim loose due to damage

Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,830 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front plastic trim loose due to damage

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 33,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,306 miles

a little grease around offside front suspension swivel joint

nearside front tyre worn on edge

tyres showing cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,303 miles

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

front discs showing corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edge

tyres showing cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,348 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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BG03 HMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG03 HMU, 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 BG03 HMU registered?

BG03 HMU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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