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GJ53 RHY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,825 mi
Last recorded58,825 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 58,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 25 Jun 2026 58,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Jun 2025 47,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,463 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 40,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,059 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 32,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 32,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 32,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 24,912 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 24,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,476 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 16,104 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 11,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,308 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 11,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 10,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,050 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 7,306 miles

engine ligth on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,903 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 5,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 4,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 3,814 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 3,161 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 RHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 RHY registered?

GJ53 RHY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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