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FL53 BFO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 83,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 83,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle unsafe to move (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting whole floor and every body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering whole chassis front to rear every part (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 77,318 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,758 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 70,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/bodymount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,842 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,842 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,762 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,762 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components corroded (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,570 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 62,570 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,824 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front and rear suspension corroded

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,462 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all other brake pipes covered with black under-seal unable to check

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,449 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,886 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,946 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,948 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 BFO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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