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BK53 OOG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,731 mi
Last recorded74,731 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 74,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 72,305 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 72,302 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2023 70,576 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check rear seat belts as dog guard & floor been fitted ()

Fail 23 May 2023 70,543 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check rear seat belts as dog guard & floor been fitted ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,721 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

both front swivels leaking grease

Fail 17 May 2022 67,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

both front swivels leaking grease

Pass 27 May 2021 64,610 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

both front swivels weeping grease

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,800 miles

Front both swivels weeping grease

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 63,767 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bpr to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front both swivels slight leak

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,753 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,640 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,568 miles

middle exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,838 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,869 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,141 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2012 38,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,325 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,350 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge(stepped tread)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 16,350 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge(stepped tread)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,914 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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BK53 OOG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OOG, 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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BK53 OOG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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