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BN03 HHU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,035 mi
Last recorded108,035 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,035 miles

Front to rear metal fuel lines appear quite badly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 108,035 miles

Front to rear metal fuel lines appear quite badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,882 miles

corrosion underside in places

harsh play in nearside front hub joint (border line pass)

harsh play in offside front anti roll bar drop link (border line pass)

mud underside (hard to test) border line rejection

oil around nearside front hub-sill

play in anti roll bar bushes

rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated (border line pass)

slight play in offside front hub joint

suspension bushes (front and rear) worn/deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2019 102,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,818 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,813 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,711 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

off road tyres fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,242 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and Rear Exhaust brackets snapped but system still supported

N/S/F Hub Swivel joint leaking fluid

Rear Exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,128 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and Rear Exhaust brackets snapped but system still supported

N/S/F Hub Swivel joint leaking fluid

Rear Exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,272 miles

both front swievl joint seals leaking on axle

exhaust system poor and corrodded slightly blowing at front

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,272 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

both front swievl joint seals leaking on axle

exhaust system poor and corrodded slightly blowing at front

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,460 miles

both front hub seal leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2011 71,448 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s horn button not working

oil leak from both front swivels

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,638 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 48,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,284 miles

Hi-line stop lights out

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,176 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 27,176 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN03 HHU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN03 HHU, 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 BN03 HHU registered?

BN03 HHU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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