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GL03 TBZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,731 mi
Last recorded87,731 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 87,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,459 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 87,420 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 81,336 miles

Offside king pin worn

Pass 4 May 2020 78,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,209 miles

Offside Front spherical ball housing leaking

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 77,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front spherical ball housing leaking

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,298 miles

Offside Front spherical ball housing seal leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,097 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,341 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 66,406 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,502 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2010 41,502 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,102 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 23,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,604 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 TBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

GL03 TBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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