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GF53 BTO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,182 mi
Last recorded109,182 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 109,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,494 miles

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

light corrosion here and there

Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,116 miles

corrosion here and there

Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,327 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,707 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/S/F swivel joint on front axle leaking oil

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,917 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE TO N/S/R WING

EXHAUST LEAK AT JOINT TO REAR SILENCER

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

BODYWORK DAMAGE TO N/S/R WING

EXHAUST LEAK AT JOINT TO REAR SILENCER

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,254 miles

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,296 miles

BODY WORK DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAKS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,076 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/r tyre low on tread and is perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,348 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,745 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 28,745 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GF53 BTO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF53 BTO, 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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GF53 BTO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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