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GJ53 ODC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,836 mi
Last recorded99,836 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,836 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,494 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 93,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 90,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swival (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swival (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel hub/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General rear under body and chassis slightly corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside rear inner sill(s) slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel hub/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,312 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel hub/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside rear inner sill(s) slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel hub/pin - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel hub/pin - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel hub/pin - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,526 miles

Front Tyre(s) slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing swivel hub/pin - Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished - advise replacement

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Nearside and offside sill slightly corroded

Rear Tyre valve stems slightly perished

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,259 miles

E,M light on

both front head lamp lenses deteriorating and starting to distort there beam patterns

n/s/f and o/s/f outer hub seals leaking

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,775 miles

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

Front Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear tyre valve stem(s) slightly perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,596 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 56,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,182 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 36,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,024 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,930 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brakes out of balance 24% Exhaust heat sheld corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,887 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,193 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 ODC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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