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BP52 OFU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,468 mi
Last recorded93,468 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 OFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 93,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has areas of light surface corrosion.

Pass 22 May 2025 87,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 87,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,044 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,528 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 85,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 83,218 miles

Corrosion developing on both front steering knuckles.

General corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

corrosion developing on metal brake pipes,hydraulic pipes and fuel pipes.

Fail 8 May 2019 83,218 miles

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

Corrosion developing on both front steering knuckles.

General corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

corrosion developing on metal brake pipes,hydraulic pipes and fuel pipes.

Pass 8 May 2018 82,872 miles

power steering pipes corroding

slight coolant leak

Pass 3 May 2017 82,184 miles

front coil springs corroding

Fail 3 May 2017 82,184 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front coil springs corroding

Pass 9 May 2016 82,038 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 81,691 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)

boot floor slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 81,691 miles

boot floor slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 81,311 miles

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

corroded underbody

Pass 6 May 2014 81,311 miles

corroded underbody

Pass 1 May 2013 80,839 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSOBER LOWER MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

OFFSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENSER CORRODED

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 80,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2011 79,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,856 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,102 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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BP52 OFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BP52 OFU, 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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BP52 OFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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