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GJ53 BUF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,091 mi
Last recorded117,091 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 117,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 114,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear spring cups corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

boot floor corroded

nearside and offside front slam panel corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

nearside and offside rear spring mounts corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perished in tread

offside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various areas of surface corrosion underside of vehicle and engine bay

Pass 17 Nov 2020 96,991 miles

various areas of surface corrosion underside of vehicle and engine bay

Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various areas of surface corrosion underside of vehicle and engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,278 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 88,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,893 miles

Nearside Front Hub has slight play

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Hub has slight play

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,418 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 74,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,570 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 66,569 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,313 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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GJ53 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ53 BUF, 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 GJ53 BUF registered?

GJ53 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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