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BN53 VDE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

168,380 mi
Last recorded168,380 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 168,380 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure loose live wires on floor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body badly corroded by both rear mountings

Pass 3 Nov 2023 163,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,785 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

reverse light not working

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2020 132,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear flexible to compensator pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

reverse light not working

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,131 miles

Both side step support brackets are corroded and may be weakened.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipes to rear & pipes across rear axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,998 miles

n/s/f hub seal weeping

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust blow at flange

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,065 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,063 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

headlamp internal adjuster altered

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,376 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,275 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,987 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,684 miles

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

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 VDE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

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

Is BN53 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 VDE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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