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BG53 HNU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,541 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2024 92,228 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,360 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 80,115 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,337 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vacuum pipes excessively corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front vacuum pipes to hubs heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 75,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front vacuum pipes to hubs heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2019 73,054 miles

Front vacuum pipes to hubs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,452 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,760 miles

front brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,108 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,977 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)

possible front axle oil leak (off side front wheel rim covered in oil)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 27,968 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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 HNU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG53 HNU, 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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BG53 HNU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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