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BJ53 ZMX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,197 mi
Last recorded45,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,197 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper to lower, joining nearside and offside front brake pipes, double pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust system corroded (silencer)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,197 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint hub (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,197 miles

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

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

engine man light on

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,198 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,197 miles

engine man light on

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,197 miles

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

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

engine man light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,197 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

nearside horn button not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,608 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,508 miles

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

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

nearside front axle joint seal leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,373 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,176 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 22,176 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZMX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ53 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

BJ53 ZMX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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