MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Towbar component excessively corroded hole in places (6.1.6 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()
Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Both front hubs have play.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both front hubs have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Minor leak of exhaust gases near catalyst.
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Not working. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Sphere joint oil seal slight leak.
Oil level on minimum.
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel pipes corroded
Misting of brake fluid around servo area
NSF antiroll bar slight play in ball joint
NSF wheel hub leaking grease / oil
OSF bumper insecure
Plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake pipe to compensator slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ex bracket broken
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BV03 HFW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BV03 HFW, 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 BV03 HFW registered?
BV03 HFW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is BV03 HFW safe to buy?
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