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BV53 YMJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 91,541 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 91,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,404 miles

Underbody and chassis have surface corrosion.

Pass 28 May 2015 68,126 miles

Underbody and chassis corroded.

Fail 28 May 2015 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underbody and chassis corroded.

Pass 30 May 2014 63,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 58,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,825 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,909 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES, VERY CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 33,477 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

offside front swivel housing oil seal

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,228 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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BV53 YMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV53 YMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 YMJ registered?

BV53 YMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BV53 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 YMJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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