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GF53 BTX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,142 mi
Last recorded132,142 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 132,142 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 132,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,200 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

All underside heavily underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,182 miles

All suspension components heavily coroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill coroded

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

Offside Rear Sill coroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,620 miles

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion starting to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2018 122,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangerment light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 104,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,557 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,848 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,974 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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GF53 BTX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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