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GL53 YAK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 102,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 71,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,706 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,953 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 62,953 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,952 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,290 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,290 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,040 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 55,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,230 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,769 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 YAK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YAK, 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 GL53 YAK registered?

GL53 YAK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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