MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
winter tyres fitted
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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