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BN53 VCO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,058 mi
Last recorded93,058 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,058 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,470 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive near side front hub seal

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

vehicle undersealed.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive near side front hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 88,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive near side front hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both sills corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 88,203 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around headlamps and wheel arch next to front chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around headlamps and wheel arch next to front chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

both sills slightly corroded

chassis rails corroded

exhaust joins and hangers corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

power steering pipe corroded

servo corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,831 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Prescribe areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Only front seat belts checked at the time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,961 miles

Both sills are covered

Front Brake pipe behind the front springs are slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Only front seat belts checked at the time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear part of chasis both inner sills and various parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,842 miles

Corrosion to several body mounting points particularly the osf and nsf

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corrosion (7.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,543 miles

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

Offside Front cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,721 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,102 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 72,102 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,839 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 67,839 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,159 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,151 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,203 miles

Near side front axel beam Swivel joint and its housing Seal oil leak.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 55,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Near side front axel beam Swivel joint and its housing Seal oil leak.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,194 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 30,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,181 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 VCO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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