MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion underside of the car
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion underside of the car
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
front crossmember corroded
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
front crossmember corroded
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel housing leaking
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front swivel hub has play in top swivel assembly - not considered excessive
engine mgt light on
oil weep from front swivel hubs
surface corrosion to underside panels and components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front swivel hub has play in top swivel assembly - not considered excessive
engine mgt light on
oil weep from front swivel hubs
surface corrosion to underside panels and components
engine management light on
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint pin and bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint pin and bearing (2.5.B.1a)
engine management light on
slight brake bind n/s/f
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from offside front hub assembly and some play in hub lower swivel
rear section of exhaust poorly secured
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs scored/pitted/worn
oil leak from offside front hub assembly and some play in hub lower swivel
rear section of exhaust poorly secured
uneven wear to nearside front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre worn below limit for road use ( not MOT testable item unless fitted to axle on car)
windscreen damaged outside swept areas
rear silencer rattles
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 PAO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 PAO, 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 PAO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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