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GF53 NRX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,925 mi
Last recorded85,925 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,925 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 7 Mar 2020 85,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,591 miles

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

Offside Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM AXEL

Fail 18 May 2017 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Offside Front AXLE HAS SLIGHT LEAK OF OIL

Offside Front AXLE HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 70,363 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 65,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 65,768 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,539 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,008 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Reverse light inop

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Reverse light inop

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,655 miles

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

surface corrosion to brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion to floorpan

surface corrosion to front and rear of chassis

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to inner sills

Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion to floorpan

surface corrosion to front and rear of chassis

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,546 miles

eshaust system rusted

front hub 4 wheel drive vac pipes rusted

Fail 3 Apr 2010 44,546 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eshaust system rusted

front hub 4 wheel drive vac pipes rusted

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,916 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 NRX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NRX, 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 NRX registered?

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

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