MOT Status
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116,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front swivel ball slight weep
Offside Rear body mounting corroded slightly holed
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front swivel ball slight weep
Offside Rear body mounting corroded slightly holed
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front swivel ball slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front swivel ball slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front swivel ball slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front swivel ball slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both sides covered heavily with underseal
vehicle under body has slight corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Front 4x4 system air pipes corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Light lens cracked
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle sphere leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load valve corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle and into load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
all underside corroded
ALL tyres perishing and showing signs of being too OLD (205/70/15
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside+offside (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
ALL tyres perishing and showing signs of being too OLD (205/70/15
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s front swivel slightly leaking grease
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight weeping from both front swivel joints
Grease weeping from O/S/F swivel seal
O/S/F tyre cracking in the tread and side walls
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear seats folded flat when presented. (seat belts still inspected)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BN53 NYG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BN53 NYG, 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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BN53 NYG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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