MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Body mounting fixings missing BONNET CATCH (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.29 NEEDS TO BE LESS THAN 0.20 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible AFTER MARKET XENNON KIT (4.1.4 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
has slight corrosion under body and chassis
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Upper underside of vehicle signs of surface rust
plastic cill covers are fitted obscuring view of metal behind
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
small leaks from both front hubs.
Both front hubs leaking oil
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front hubs leaking oil
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front hub swivel cover seals leaking slightly
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front hub swivel cover seals leaking slightly
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BL53 TNO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BL53 TNO, 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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BL53 TNO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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