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GL03 EZS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,167 mi
Last recorded52,167 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 EZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 52,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 52,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 51,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,125 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Brake binding. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 51,125 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Brake binding. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,889 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,566 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust deteriorated and has a broken bracket

Sills covered and inner wings corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,101 miles

Inner wings corroded

Light corrosion on several brake pipes

The centre exhaust bracket is broken

The n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

The sills covered

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,403 miles

Brake pipes starting to rust

The centre exhaust mount is broken

Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,099 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 7 Dec 2016 46,099 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,665 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,620 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,501 miles

Front wipers in poor condition.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,346 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,344 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,764 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,667 miles

General corrosikon to underside chassis and suspension

Wear and corrosion to front brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,008 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

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

Reas silencer mounted close to tow bar

Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,674 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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GL03 EZS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GL03 EZS, 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 GL03 EZS registered?

GL03 EZS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is GL03 EZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 EZS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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