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OE03 GNJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

101,039 mi
Last recorded101,039 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 GNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 101,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 101,013 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/x member areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear center brake light slightly loose/cable tied

Fail 26 Sep 2025 100,997 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/x member areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear center brake light slightly loose/cable tied

Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill repaired and under sealed

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower inner sill repaired and under sealed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 100,192 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake cylinders leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes, above o/s/r spring and at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,036 miles

Nearside Rear SEAT BASE MISSING

Fail 2 Oct 2023 99,033 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SEAT BASE MISSING

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,423 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front s/ab corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 97,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front s/ab corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,182 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b measuring less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,851 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,334 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 91,333 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,391 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing 3 out of 6 missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,744 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 24%

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,000 miles

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

Oil leak very bad ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,666 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,050 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,680 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,493 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 51,493 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,690 miles

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

rear exhaust box very rusty and heat shield rattling

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,181 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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OE03 GNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 OE03 GNJ, 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 OE03 GNJ registered?

OE03 GNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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