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GJ53 USH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 USH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 93,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 93,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,258 miles

both front seatbelts slow to retract

underside undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,774 miles

corrosion to boot floor

Pass 5 May 2021 88,327 miles

hole detected at rear boot floor in non prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 87,584 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 85,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tractor joint has slight play and has slight leak of oil

off side rear tyre is slightly perished on the in side wall

Pass 10 May 2016 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side rear tyre is slightly perished on the inside wall

Pass 27 May 2015 77,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,494 miles

n/s rear tyre splitting between tread

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2012 41,354 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front axle cvj balls pitted and dry

n/s/r tyre cracking in treaded area

various engine oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2012 41,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front axle cvj balls pitted and dry

n/s/r tyre cracking in treaded area

various engine oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2011 34,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,665 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,667 miles

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

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 USH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 USH, 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 USH registered?

GJ53 USH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 USH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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