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GJ53 BUW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 99,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from "T" piece to load valve visible through offside rear inner wheelarch, close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 99,164 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached At mounting to chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear from "T" piece to load valve visible through offside rear wheelarch, close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 99,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached At mounting to chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear from "T" piece to load valve visible through offside rear wheelarch, close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust repaired. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,619 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,615 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion front to rear feed pipes.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,044 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside in places

exhaust leak (border line pass)

fuel pipes corroded/poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

tyres perished/deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,871 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 5 Nov 2014 86,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,556 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine check lamp on

offside front hub seal has slight weep

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,653 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine check lamp on

offside front hub seal has slight weep

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,314 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,165 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 56,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,750 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,680 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes lightly corroded

mil light on

Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes lightly corroded

mil light on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,611 miles

heat shield on exhaust loose

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BUW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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