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BP03 GTZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 GTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,748 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front swivel hub slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,678 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,543 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,543 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,816 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,942 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,714 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 58,586 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to dog guard being fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2008 48,732 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,426 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 25,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BP03 GTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP03 GTZ, 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 BP03 GTZ registered?

BP03 GTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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