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BJ53 OEL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 107,543 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight seepage from hub seals

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Damage to bumper

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S & N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight seepage from hub seals

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Damage to bumper

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S & N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,608 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

winter tyres fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 61,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

winter tyres fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,581 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center diff leaking

nsf/osf coil springs rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2014 56,581 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center diff leaking

nsf/osf coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,821 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,602 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 OEL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OEL, 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 BJ53 OEL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 OEL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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