MOT Status
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47,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front slight leak from power steering pipe
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight leak from power steering pipe
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Lower both inner sill sections are heavily corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam minor oil leak also (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Lower general corrosion to under side of vehicle
Lower sill sections corroded both sides
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Lower general corrosion to under side of vehicle
Lower sill sections corroded both sides
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Lower fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Lower inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on at time of test
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four around vehicle (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Lower inner sill section corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint king pin bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front nail in tyre
Offside Lower inner sill section corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on at time of test
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four around vehicle (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Lower inner sill section corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint king pin bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front nail in tyre
Offside Lower inner sill section corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on at time of test
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine management light on
general corrosion to underside
rear wiper damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine management light on at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BN53 PTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 PTZ, 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 PTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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