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GL03 FAA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,520 mi
Last recorded49,520 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer shaft joint slightly damp

Fail 12 Aug 2025 49,511 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer shaft joint slightly damp

Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,639 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff has more play then normal

Fail 25 Sep 2024 47,639 miles

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff has more play then normal

Pass 28 Feb 2023 43,071 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all at rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres ()

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 42,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,953 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,565 miles

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

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,314 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,463 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 4,742 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 FAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FAA, 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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What year was GL03 FAA registered?

GL03 FAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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