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GP53 OUM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

204,612 mi
Last recorded204,612 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 204,612 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Nov 2024 195,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to the rear underneath vehicle about exhaust back box but not within any prescribed areas

eml on

Fail 31 Oct 2024 195,979 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corrosion within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corrosion within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to the rear underneath vehicle about exhaust back box but not within any prescribed areas

eml on

Pass 31 Oct 2023 188,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 181,908 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 175,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 175,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 170,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 170,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 163,517 miles

boot floor and floor pans corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 163,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front upper panel corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,816 miles

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

Nearside Front hub damp

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 152,649 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front hub damp

Pass 16 Oct 2017 142,119 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)

both front steering tractor joints are badly pitted and seals worn

Fail 13 Oct 2017 142,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

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)

both front steering tractor joints are badly pitted and seals worn

Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,593 miles

wiper blades are starting to smear screen

Fail 7 Oct 2016 130,593 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades are starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 118,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,639 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 106,639 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,590 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 98,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,344 miles

Exhaust tailpipe very rusty.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,914 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 61,585 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,584 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,914 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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GP53 OUM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 GP53 OUM, 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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GP53 OUM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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