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BT52 BUJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,923 mi
Last recorded106,923 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 106,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear / rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

tow bar covers number plate

Fail 18 Dec 2024 106,914 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear / rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

gear stick support bracket broken

revers light not working

tow bar covers number plate

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,726 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded.

Reverse lamp not illuminated.

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not illuminated.

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside reverse lamp not illuminated.

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis rail ()

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 104,029 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis rail ()

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,142 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis rail ()

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

front number plate inside but readable

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front axle swivel leaking

Oil leak ()

Reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front axle swivel leaking

Oil leak ()

Reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,297 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front swivel joint weaping

Oil leak ()

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,181 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Tow bar removed at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,806 miles

front discs warped slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,135 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,237 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,070 miles

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

nearside front seal slightly leaking diff

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,112 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 25,112 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BT52 BUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT52 BUJ, 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 BT52 BUJ registered?

BT52 BUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 BUJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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