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BN53 OPT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,707 mi
Last recorded55,707 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,707 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,177 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 55,177 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,578 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 53,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Plus hub seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,806 miles

Offside Front hub seal licking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front axle vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,218 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,218 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,732 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 49,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,954 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 45,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded alxe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2014 40,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,596 miles

exaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml staying on

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,215 miles

brake pipes starting to get corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,980 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,980 miles

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

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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BN53 OPT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc 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 BN53 OPT, 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 BN53 OPT registered?

BN53 OPT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BN53 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OPT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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