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BK53 OOE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,012 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,046 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 65,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 65,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,693 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 62,693 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 60,624 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 60,624 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated front hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 58,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,641 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 54,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 52,447 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 50,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,248 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 44,040 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,040 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,754 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 37,754 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,957 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 29,957 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,355 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise roughness in rear wheels possible diff

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 OOE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK53 OOE, 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 BK53 OOE registered?

BK53 OOE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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