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GF53 UMR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 106,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,529 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 90,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Corrosion on brake servo

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement passenger side rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drivers side rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,967 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt anchorage holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt anchorage holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement passenger side rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side rear inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drivers side rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side rear chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

boot floor corroded

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,752 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger side rear inside lower seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers side rear inner seat belt anchorage corrroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,752 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger side rear inside lower seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers side rear inner seat belt anchorage corrroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre not repairable 205/70/15t ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,263 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 66,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe into cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,480 miles

Both rear shock absorders, bushes perished

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,633 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,113 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r seat belt not tested

Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,113 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r seat belt not tested

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,017 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,823 miles

n/s front tyre tread wearing badly on outer edge (wheel alignment out of limits ?)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,192 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 UMR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UMR, 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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GF53 UMR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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