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W611 BFR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW611 BFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,096 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,302 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front general corrosion , undersealed

Central Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,949 miles

Brake servo corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake canister misty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 75,949 miles

Brake servo corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake canister misty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,017 miles

Brake servo corroded front

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake canister leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,080 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 71,079 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower axle pivot worn

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,377 miles

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

Offside Front axle oil seal leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,777 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

f/o/s hub oil seal leaking badly advise replacement

Fail 20 Feb 2017 58,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust deteriorating

f/o/s hub oil seal leaking badly advise replacement

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,997 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

f/o/s hub oil seal leaking advise replacement very soon

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,377 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,938 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated on side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,854 miles

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

all tyres slightly deteriorated on side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,013 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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W611 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 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 W611 BFR, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W611 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W611 BFR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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