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BR53 COW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,180 mi
Last recorded110,180 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR53 COW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,180 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 110,179 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,085 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 104,065 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,820 miles

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

air pipes corroded

swival outer covers corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 88,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 80,123 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 73,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,420 miles

Front swivel hubs corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 67,420 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front swivel hubs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,303 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 May 2014 65,218 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,753 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split replace ASAP

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL STARTING TO CRACK ,O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,723 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL STARTING TO CRACK ,O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,490 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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BR53 COW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BR53 COW, 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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BR53 COW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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