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BJ52 FRX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 78,020 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 78,020 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 76,833 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,637 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 75,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 73,810 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 73,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 71,744 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 69,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 69,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch next to front mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 67,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 67,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 65,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 65,494 miles

Central Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 63,645 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 63,645 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 May 2017 60,761 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 May 2017 60,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 58,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 53,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 53,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 49,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes at front corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 49,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes at front corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 5 May 2011 47,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 47,695 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 45,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,959 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,434 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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BJ52 FRX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ52 FRX, 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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What year was BJ52 FRX registered?

BJ52 FRX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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