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BG03 JXX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 125,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 101,289 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 93,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,562 miles

EML on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 82,562 miles

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

EML on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,462 miles

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

nearside front sphere slight oil leak

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 48,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,095 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,282 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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 JXX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JXX, 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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BG03 JXX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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