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BN53 VXJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,172 mi
Last recorded98,172 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,942 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 95,942 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle as marked (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,540 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle breathers in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody rust

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 85,539 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front axle ridged pipes corroded/broken

vehicle body and components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,352 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,801 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,994 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,790 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,773 miles

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)

tyre size 205/70r15

Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,773 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

tyre size 205/70r15

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,745 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,742 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,564 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 23,540 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 VXJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

BN53 VXJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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