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BG03 WGD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,190 mi
Last recorded132,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 132,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covered in under seal

Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,643 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper floor corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()

all underbody sections rusty

unable to check outersills due to coverings

unable to check welding fully due to underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2023 129,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine tick over to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper floor corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()

all underbody sections rusty

unable to check outersills due to coverings

Pass 25 Jan 2019 116,453 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fuel lines badly corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor X3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from compensator X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fuel lines badly corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,342 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mount corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front slight bind

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL on axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,578 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,597 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,949 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 WGD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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