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GC51 GUN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,685 mi
Last recorded89,685 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC51 GUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,302 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 87,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,515 miles

inner sills rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,175 miles

underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2019 70,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,325 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 66,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,612 miles

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

corrosion around front slam panel behind headlights both sides

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 58,608 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion around front slam panel behind headlights both sides

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 51,596 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,627 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,626 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,403 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

nearside front brake binding slighly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,087 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,611 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,361 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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GC51 GUN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc 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 GC51 GUN, 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 GC51 GUN registered?

GC51 GUN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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