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BJ52 ZXM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,765 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,845 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both hubs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,810 miles

Axle swivel joint seals leaking osf and nsf

Central Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 92,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear brake pipes to and from load valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel joint seals leaking osf and nsf

Central Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 88,440 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 83,525 miles

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

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

nearside front hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,525 miles

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

nearside front hub seals leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 81,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,572 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,653 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 68,653 miles

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)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 62,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,872 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,968 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 31,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 25,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BJ52 ZXM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 ZXM, 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 24 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 ZXM registered?

BJ52 ZXM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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