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BK53 FJE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,867 mi
Last recorded21,867 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,867 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,624 miles

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

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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BK53 FJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK53 FJE, 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 BK53 FJE registered?

BK53 FJE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BK53 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 FJE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK53 FJE have outstanding finance?

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