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GF53 HYZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 104,005 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake just meeting requirement

Pass 19 Dec 2016 102,191 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 102,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint panhard rod (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at os rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 99,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,370 miles

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

nearside rear tyre thread worn edgey

oil level low

Fail 6 Oct 2014 90,370 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre thread worn edgey

oil level low

Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust rubber disconected

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

severe coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,404 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 78,403 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of front brake disc's.

Pass 20 May 2011 59,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 59,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 36,990 miles

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

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

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

o/s front diff has silght leak

Pass 21 May 2010 36,990 miles

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

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

o/s front diff has silght leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,242 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,347 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,975 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 HYZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

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

Is GF53 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 HYZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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