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SB53 GZJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,909 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 89,033 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,033 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,796 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

transfer box insacure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,796 miles

engine management light on

transfer box insacure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,364 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,320 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,622 miles

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,217 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,930 miles

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]

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,291 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,262 miles

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.

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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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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SB53 GZJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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