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GJ03 CLX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 CLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,135 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,863 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (both front borderline) (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes damp ()

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened both rear (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

both rear tyre valves and tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (both front borderline) (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes damp ()

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened both rear (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

both rear tyre valves and tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,089 miles

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,082 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front swivel hub leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,185 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,361 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,342 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,453 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,755 miles

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

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,214 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,595 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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GJ03 CLX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ03 CLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ03 CLX registered?

GJ03 CLX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GJ03 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 CLX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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