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BJ53 OEP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,668 mi
Last recorded64,668 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,668 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 64,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,650 miles

nearside hub joint as slight oil leak`no play

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 53,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,306 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,588 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 OEP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

BJ53 OEP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BJ53 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 OEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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