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BG53 HNZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 120,474 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,025 miles

Exhaust noisy middle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,718 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,155 miles

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

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up both front (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both swivel houses leaking grease but not contaminating discs

Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,337 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 93,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,695 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,928 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 82,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear shockers inop

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,140 miles

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

o/s/f axle swivel ball seal oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,864 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f axle swivel ball seal oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 57,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,308 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)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 56,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,686 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,430 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front axle breather pip corroded

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front axle breather pip corroded

front mud flaps insecure

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,699 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,649 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 HNZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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