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GL53 MEG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,635 mi
Last recorded97,635 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,635 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 97,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,921 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 89,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between brake cylinders along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to os brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,173 miles

Offside Body component insecure step mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 81,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 73,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,840 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,430 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,658 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 49,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,158 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,158 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

o/s/f king pin seal leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,390 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,555 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 22,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,823 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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GL53 MEG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GL53 MEG, 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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GL53 MEG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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