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BK53 OOH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,824 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Sep 2025 91,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,672 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 87,670 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 83,765 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,887 miles

EML turned off for test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Swivel pins leaking

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front swivel leaking

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turn off for test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front swivel leaking

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly harsh sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly harsh sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,091 miles

Front axle swivels leaking oil both

Horn not working properly Horn sounds harsh (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 73,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turn off for test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front axle swivels leaking oil both

Horn not working properly Horn sounds harsh (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,961 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel damp

Rear seats folded down

Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,552 miles

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats folded

slight binding n/s/f wheel

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaks

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,490 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 66,490 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,182 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,755 miles

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

front swivel joints corroded

sills covered

Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,755 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

front swivel joints corroded

sills covered

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,991 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,456 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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 OOH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OOH, 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 OOH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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