MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all inner wings corroded
corrosion to underside and exposed components
front brake pipes slightly corroded
oil sweat at nearside front diff seal
slight free play detected at steering
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both and rough (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings both (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all including flexi ferrules (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slighjt sweat at both front hub seals
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear at transfer box (6.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all including flexi ferrules (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slighjt sweat at both front hub seals
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light on
transfer box insacure
engine management light on
transfer box insacure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside hub seal leaking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front hub seal leaking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Both front wiper rubbers torn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak at nearside swivel joint
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eng sump corroded
front brakes binding slightly
rear brake pipe slightly corroded
rear tyres treads low[2.5 mm]
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB53 GZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SB53 GZJ, 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 SB53 GZJ registered?
SB53 GZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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