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GD53 APX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,550 mi
Last recorded42,550 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 APX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 42,550 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 41,835 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 41,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 40,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,744 miles

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats and seat belts not tested as seats folded away at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,429 miles

all suspension coil springs corroding

rear seats not fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,455 miles

exhaust centre support bracket corroded & broken away

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,002 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust section rusty & heat shied broken away

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,968 miles

rear seats not fitted @ time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n.s.f. brake binding slightly

rear seats not fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 15,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 7,512 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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GD53 APX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GD53 APX, 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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GD53 APX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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