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FL53 BFF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,165 mi
Last recorded143,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 143,165 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Lower b post damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering damper insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2018 143,165 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Lower b post damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering damper insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 132,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,660 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s/r of car

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,278 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,218 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded and worn.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,210 miles

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

Both front brake discs are corroded and worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 52,305 miles

off side front hub seal weeping

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside fron t tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,148 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Gear/diff oil around offside sphere.

Nearside fron t tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,136 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front hub sphere slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,381 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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FL53 BFF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FL53 BFF, 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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FL53 BFF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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