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GF53 EVL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,176 mi
Last recorded127,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 127,176 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,719 miles

Front axle has a small amount of grease leaking from either side of the swivel housings

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Side skirts fitted not allowing an accessible view of the sills to the tester

Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,870 miles

Oil leak

under body and chassis corosion

Fail 9 Jan 2015 119,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

under body and chassis corosion

Pass 8 Jan 2014 113,418 miles

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

oil leak (rear main crankshaft seal)

oil leak from nearside front hub

under body and chassis corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2014 113,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

oil leak (rear main crankshaft seal)

oil leak from nearside front hub

under body and chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,168 miles

Engine Warning Light On

N/S Front Hub Seal Has Slight Leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,295 miles

n/s/f inner hub seal slight oil leak

rear exhaust box heat cover broken

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

n/s/f inner hub seal slight oil leak

rear exhaust box heat cover broken

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,001 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front hub assembly leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

lubrication pipes corroding

nearside parking brake cable outer cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,220 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,818 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 EVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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