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GJ53 PAO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,761 mi
Last recorded170,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 170,761 miles

corrosion underside of the car

Fail 5 Jul 2024 170,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 168,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 168,097 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 165,084 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 165,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 160,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 154,815 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 148,009 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 132,731 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 122,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,039 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,662 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,904 miles

oil leak from offside front hub assembly and some play in hub lower swivel

rear section of exhaust poorly secured

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,901 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 49,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,824 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,792 miles

rear silencer rattles

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,702 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,915 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 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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