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GL03 TCJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,706 mi
Last recorded138,706 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 138,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 132,078 miles

Central Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,427 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 126,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside suspension bump stop mounting corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Aug 2023 121,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 121,901 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,625 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front arl,s have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os front axle lower swivel worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front arl,s have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,671 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 108,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 107,604 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front Led's fitted which do not provide a correct beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,231 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 101,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,506 miles

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

air breather pipes corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front hub knuckle leaking gear oil

rear exhaust box has minor leak of gasses

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 91,498 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

air breather pipes corroded

all tyres are perishing and cracking

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front hub knuckle leaking gear oil

rear exhaust box has minor leak of gasses

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,616 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,939 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,454 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf wiper blade is slightly splitt

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,454 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal has slight travel

engine managemant light is displayed

osf wiper blade is slightly splitt

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCJ, 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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GL03 TCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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