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GF53 HYU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,437 mi
Last recorded140,437 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 140,437 miles

underside is corroded in places

Pass 4 Oct 2024 138,815 miles

General underbody corrosion

Underside muddy

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 138,815 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underside muddy

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 137,128 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front and rear lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

car had been modified for offroad uses

offside rear hub seal damp

parking brake has little reserve travel

steering damper bushes worn

underside of car is corroded but very muddy limiting all inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2022 130,042 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner D Bush bracket loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 lower shock bushes worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 128,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 126,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x o/s front on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust down pipe fixing bolt missing

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,274 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 124,262 miles

Front Steering component casing not properly attached shocker bushers (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 113,696 miles

Alternator drive belt deteriorated close to limit. 1

Nearside front shock absorber lower mounting worn close to limit. 1

Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly. 3

Rear spring top mountings slightly misaligned. 1

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,052 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has heavy oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,047 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint has heavy oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,526 miles

front joints starting corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,602 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,891 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 HYU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYU, 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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What year was GF53 HYU registered?

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

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