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SA53 GHN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,467 mi
Last recorded62,467 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022 62,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,629 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,373 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,562 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,394 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,562 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,019 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount marked (7.1.1)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,950 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 36,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,092 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,088 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 33,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,773 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 31,773 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 29,871 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,287 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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SA53 GHN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA53 GHN, 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 SA53 GHN registered?

SA53 GHN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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