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BJ03 UPP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,453 mi
Last recorded77,453 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,258 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,865 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,832 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,402 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

engine manegment light on - on dashboard

front number plate cracked

n/s/r rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,402 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine manegment light on - on dashboard

front number plate cracked

n/s/r rear light lens cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine manegemnt light on - on dashboard

rear wiper split

small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,211 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

rear wiper split

scratchs in windscreen

slight play / movement in front suspension and steering idlers

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,211 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear wiper split

scratchs in windscreen

slight play / movement in front suspension and steering idlers

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,711 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,687 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,667 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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BJ03 UPP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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