MOT Status
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121,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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body mounts in poor condition
no rear seats at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swirl pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
no rear seats at time of test
Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box next to battery (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box next to battery (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both led (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Position lamp not working ALL 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to chassis flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both rigid pipes to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
front axle breather tubes severely corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vacuum pipes on front axle for 4 wheel drive hubs corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
No rear seats fitted at time of test, retractable sections of belt tested but no latches fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
no reverse lights
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
no reverse lights
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
slight oil leak from n/s tractor joint
slight play in n/s/f hub
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
n s washer could be improved
rear silener poor condition
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BJ03 XLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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