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ET53 GFG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 74,471 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,429 miles

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

Tyres all-round have slight perishing in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image and low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Showing a lower effort service and parking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image and low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play also leaking grease or oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving a poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving a poor image and lower output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,494 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%

Front brake pads appear to be low?

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,647 miles

Offside horn button inoperative.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,498 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 35,498 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,131 miles

trailer socket secured with tape

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 7,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 3,562 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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ET53 GFG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ET53 GFG, 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 ET53 GFG registered?

ET53 GFG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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