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GF53 HZN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,782 mi
Last recorded187,782 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 HZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 187,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 187,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 179,115 miles

Nearside Front axle/hub seal weeping fluid

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 173,390 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 173,390 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 165,173 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 164,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear load area floor pan corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 162,958 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear load area floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 162,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear load area floor pan corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 159,159 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all above off side coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

rear load area floor corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all above off side coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

rear load area floor corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,308 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,766 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 124,794 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,317 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

handbrake comes up quite high.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 103,449 miles

Oil leak

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

underside corroded

various pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,354 miles

various brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,173 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 83,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,368 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,846 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,170 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,842 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

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 HZN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

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

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