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GF53 JVZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 JVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,807 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 92,794 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,005 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear exhaust rubber mount deterioated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,168 miles

Front axle oil vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,377 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 86,375 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,584 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 76,581 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,263 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 69,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,516 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center heat shield clamp insecure

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,876 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 39,870 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,811 miles

Brake reservoir damp.

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 JVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

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

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