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BN53 NYG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 116,048 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 116,043 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 99,338 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 92,489 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,260 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball slightly corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front swivel ball slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 88,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 84,240 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 84,149 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 83,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,227 miles

ALL tyres perishing and showing signs of being too OLD (205/70/15

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front swivel slightly leaking grease

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 59,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,214 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,499 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,000 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,753 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,780 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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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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