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BG53 ZFO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,831 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,535 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front steering knuckle joint has weaping of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust sheild rattling

Pass 3 Nov 2007 19,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,514 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 ZFO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 ZFO registered?

BG53 ZFO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is BG53 ZFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 ZFO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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