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BG53 BAO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,941 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 39,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 37,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,513 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,740 miles

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,658 miles

nearside rear shock damp with fluid, bottom shock bush perrished/worn splitting

offside tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres all slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,847 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,494 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,196 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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BG53 BAO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG53 BAO, 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 BG53 BAO registered?

BG53 BAO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BG53 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 BAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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