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BG03 JXZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,048 mi
Last recorded95,048 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,048 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 93,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2015 91,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,272 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,302 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,918 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,470 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 77,470 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,481 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 64,481 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

front swivel hubs leaking grease

fuel pipes at rear corroded

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,006 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 JXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

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

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