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BJ03 UPN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,739 mi
Last recorded84,739 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,739 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running down chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear body has been welded from inside of vehicle under rear seats

Pass 26 Nov 2016 141,292 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 141,292 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,162 miles

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 134,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,705 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,259 miles

E/M light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper split

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,258 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

E/M light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper split

Fail 14 Nov 2012 103,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear light lens has been repaired

petrol pipes corroded

rear floor and chassis corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,565 miles

near side rear light lens has been repaired

petrol pipes corroded

rear floor and chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 88,501 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front tyre wearing oninner edge

off side rear tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Nov 2011 88,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front tyre wearing oninner edge

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,947 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 46,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,130 miles

advise rear silencer heavily corroded

plastic covers are fitted to outter sills

Fail 24 Nov 2007 33,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside and ofside front hub oil seals are leaking

advise rear silencer heavily corroded

plastic covers are fitted to outter sills

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,275 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 21,265 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ03 UPN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ03 UPN, 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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BJ03 UPN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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