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FG53 GHH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,210 mi
Last recorded76,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 GHH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 76,210 miles

Front Both inner wings corroded

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 76,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Both inner wings corroded

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,777 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 66,776 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to danger of damage to vehicle, offside front shock absorber (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

Rear Axel corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor, under rear seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

4x4 vacuum pipes broken/deteriorated by corrosion.

All suspension components and mount areas slightly corroded.

Brake servo slightly corroded.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,023 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,593 miles

tyres getting perrished

Fail 9 May 2019 45,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS warning lamp stays on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL on indicating fault

nearside & offside front 4WD system vacuum hub pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,519 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,778 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,342 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES †

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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FG53 GHH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG53 GHH, 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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FG53 GHH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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