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GJ53 RHZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,849 miles

exhaust knocking on tow bar

nearside and offside head light lense misty

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,342 miles

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

Front Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70r15 96h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate slightly obscured (can read)

Pass 2 May 2023 61,270 miles

exhaust knocking on tow bar

nearside and offside head lights lense misty

Pass 3 May 2022 58,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,732 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam spheprs leaking (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 44,732 miles

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

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

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam spheprs leaking (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,353 miles

Front swivel joints leaking

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 37,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front swivel joints leaking

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,966 miles

nearside and offside front axle swivel balls slight play loosing oil

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,477 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear shock lower bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,328 miles

offside front swevel joint slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 25,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front swevel joint slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,042 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 24,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,666 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,354 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 25 Aug 2010 19,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,400 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 RHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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