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W953 BOF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,741 mi
Last recorded74,741 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 BOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,869 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,845 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,247 miles

Front pads worn

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn and cracking

play in both front hubs

Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,620 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Front springs corroded

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm and cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,936 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,894 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,894 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,411 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,453 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,758 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,173 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 33,173 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 32,195 miles

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,560 miles

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

both front hub swivels very corroded

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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W953 BOF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W953 BOF, 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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W953 BOF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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