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RK53 BFN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,777 mi
Last recorded155,777 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 155,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 154,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 147,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mountings x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mountings x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear hand/foot brake performance slightly low

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,004 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 69,622 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,659 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,300 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

both front mirroes have taped repair but are fixed to body at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,640 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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RK53 BFN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RK53 BFN, 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 RK53 BFN registered?

RK53 BFN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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