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BG03 XFW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,811 mi
Last recorded105,811 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,811 miles

Front panel corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear panel corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 104,255 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 103,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 98,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 98,565 miles

corrosion hole to n/s/r foot well (not in prescribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2020 98,554 miles

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

corrosion hole to n/s/r foot well (not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,520 miles

corrosion hole to floor (not in prescribed area

Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,509 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion hole to floor (not in prescribed area

Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,487 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,271 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - to - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - to - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,853 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 28 May 2015 71,666 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,383 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 25 May 2013 56,773 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,164 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2010 38,636 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking badly and n/s/r tyre worn on edge 205 70r15

Pass 6 Jun 2010 38,636 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly and n/s/r tyre worn on edge 205 70r15

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 34,168 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,318 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 24,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,503 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front axle seals leaking

offside front axle pipes corroded

Fail 30 May 2006 18,503 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

front axle fluid pipes corroded

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking

offside front swivel joint seal leaking

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 XFW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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