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GL53 VLF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 136,995 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 131,320 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 119,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,732 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 113,732 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,299 miles

Front tracter joints corroding

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,806 miles

Noted drivers wiper split on ends of blade

Noted offside rear shock absorber appears to be getting weak in operation

Noted slight scoring to front disc's

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 61,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Noted drivers wiper split on ends of blade

Noted offside rear shock absorber appears to be getting weak in operation

Noted slight scoring to front disc's

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,114 miles

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

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 VLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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