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GJ53 HBP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,679 mi
Last recorded134,679 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 134,679 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jan 2025 132,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jan 2024 130,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 128,932 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 128,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,830 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 126,828 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 123,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,799 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,320 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,869 miles

all tyre sidewalls worn

axle breather pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tractor joint has a slight seepage of fluid

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,149 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak from nearside front axle tractor joint

oil leak from offside front axle tractor joint

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,283 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,830 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 89,830 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,368 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,721 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 29,601 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

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 HBP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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