MOT Status
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97,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front hub seals leaking grease .
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front hub seals leaking grease
Crossmember has been repaired
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub slightly damp
Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror casing missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across differential (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Crossmember has been repaired
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub slightly damp
Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror casing missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across differential (1.1.11 (c))
both front steering knuckle seals leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front steering knuckle seals leaking
Front Hub seals slightly leaking both sides
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Gearbox support cross member has been repaired
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion throughout vehicle, mostly towards rear
Gearbox support cross member has been repaired
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox support cross member has been repaired
gearbox support cross member been repaired
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ladder chassis strengthening bar poorly repaired (welded) corrosion with holes showing through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from front swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
car covered in mud on underside
Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
minor oil leak offside front hub
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel is slighty binding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
osf spherical ball joint seal weeping grease
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 ZFV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2004 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,220 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 ZFV, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BG53 ZFV registered?
BG53 ZFV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 January 2004.
Is BG53 ZFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 ZFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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