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GJ03 GZY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,098 mi
Last recorded165,098 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 GZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 165,098 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

both inner sills well corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r under side well corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 160,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 158,888 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 158,888 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 156,539 miles

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to chassis and body within prescribed areas

corrosion to inner sills

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 156,360 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Leaking from inside brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Nearside front body mounting prescribed excessively corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front body mounting prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive

Offside front swivel housing joint oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2017 153,334 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

oil leak from o/s/r drive shaft seal

Pass 26 Feb 2016 150,426 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Slight oil leak (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 146,590 miles

Engine light on

Fail 4 Mar 2015 146,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 139,574 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre pershied side wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,392 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear box rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2013 127,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,519 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2011 106,652 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,605 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 GZY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ03 GZY, 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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GJ03 GZY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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