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GF53 FEO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,147 mi
Last recorded100,147 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,147 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Front Swivel joint slightly leaking

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,870 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,680 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 86,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 82,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,029 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel is leaking oil/grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,026 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel is leaking oil/grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,671 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 59,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,228 miles

engine MIL light up on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,940 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 FEO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 FEO registered?

GF53 FEO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GF53 FEO safe to buy?

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