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All welding repairs haevily under sealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear lower inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear lower inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear lower inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear lower inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded. (Multiple holes) Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger. Multiple holes/All faces (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded. (Multiple holes) Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded. (Multiple hole) Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger. Multiple holes/All faces (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded. (Multiple holes) Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front axle swivel hubs corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses oxidising (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded/holed/ Not prescribed area
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner wheel arches corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails and crossmembers corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre chassis outriggers corroded
Chassis and underbody waxoiled
Front axle, swivel hub spheres corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills repaired/corroded in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre chassis outriggers corroded
Chassis and underbody waxoiled
Front axle, swivel hub spheres corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills repaired/corroded in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Knuckle heavily corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Knuckle heavily corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Knuckle heavily corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Knuckle heavily corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Front axle, swivel hub casings heavily corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wheel arches (5.2.6)
all tyre outer sidewalls cracking
offside and nearside front inner wings corroded by front panel
underbody, brake pipes and chassis undersealed
Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Front axle, swivel hub casings heavily corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wheel arches (5.2.6)
all tyre outer sidewalls cracking
offside and nearside front inner wings corroded by front panel
underbody, brake pipes and chassis undersealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
chassis, underbody and brake pipes undersealed. Not allowing full inspection
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre, inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (small hole) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
chassis, underbody and brake pipes undersealed. Not allowing full inspection
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
child seat n/s/r
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
child seat n/s/r
outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight lift in offside front hub swivel bearing/pin assembly
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers fitted .inner sills corroded slightly
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills have covers on them
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
both outer sills have covers on them
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit
slight corrosion on front brake discs
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit
slight corrosion on front brake discs
rear exhaust box beginning to corrode
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BG53 HNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 BG53 HNY, 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 HNY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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