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GD03 GAU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 GAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,062 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,633 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 83,564 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Jul 2021 83,564 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,176 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,271 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,028 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 67,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foreward most (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slight.

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded generally

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,939 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 63,938 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking system (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking on offside to rear. due to failure. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,728 miles

joint to rear silencer in corroded condition

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,003 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,113 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,287 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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GD03 GAU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD03 GAU, 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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GD03 GAU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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