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BJ53 HJK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,434 mi
Last recorded124,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 124,434 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,421 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 101,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 81,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 72,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,345 miles

Central Pipe and rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,544 miles

both front constant velocity joint leaking grease

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 17,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,172 miles

offside front hub oil seals leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,809 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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BJ53 HJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ53 HJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 HJK registered?

BJ53 HJK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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