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BG53 GWO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,236 mi
Last recorded71,236 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,236 miles

underbody, chassis and brake pipe inspection impaired by underseal

Fail 22 Jun 2026 71,236 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underbody, chassis and brake pipe inspection impaired by underseal

Fail 9 Jun 2026 71,192 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced upper spring cup cut (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2026 71,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both front body mounting modified

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 May 2023 66,188 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,365 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated o/s front sweeper seals leaking oil onto front disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail front sweeper seals on swivel ball leaking badly (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2019 60,211 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,374 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,535 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,669 miles

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,171 miles

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

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

wiperblades poor

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,506 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,682 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 17,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,950 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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BG53 GWO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 GWO, 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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BG53 GWO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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