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VE53 GXN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,663 mi
Last recorded140,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 GXN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 140,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak front hub seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 140,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak front hub seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 139,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 137,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,626 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,233 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,206 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,298 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,694 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 45,709 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,036 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Nov 2007 30,024 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,840 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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VE53 GXN 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 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE53 GXN, 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 VE53 GXN registered?

VE53 GXN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VE53 GXN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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