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SH53 GNZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,681 mi
Last recorded104,681 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,588 miles

Front slight oil leak from axle

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,185 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,788 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,784 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

clutch slipping

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,304 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,260 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,105 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

spare tyre soft

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,306 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 24,306 miles

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

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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SH53 GNZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH53 GNZ, 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 SH53 GNZ registered?

SH53 GNZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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