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BG53 ZFT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,527 mi
Last recorded87,527 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 87,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front TYRE PERRISHED

Offside Rear BODY MOUNT CORROADED

Offside SILL CORROADED

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 87,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front TYRE PERRISHED

Offside Rear BODY MOUNT CORROADED

Offside SILL CORROADED

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 82,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70R15 - 2.72mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 May 2016 82,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70R15 - 2.72mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2015 78,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 71,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 67,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 64,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 60,465 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 57,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 53,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 49,555 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 42,423 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 ZFT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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