2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · GY53 WEC
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 93,820 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY53 WEC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 93,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 WEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Jimny (GY53 WEC) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
GY53 WEC Mileage History
- 19/09/200627,064 mi
- 04/09/200738,154 mi+11,090 mi
- 10/09/200845,873 mi+7,719 mi
- 23/09/200953,553 mi+7,680 mi
- 27/09/201059,842 mi+6,289 mi
- 05/10/201165,588 mi+5,746 mi
- 17/09/201271,081 mi+5,493 mi
- 17/09/201271,081 mi
- 19/06/201375,925 mi+4,844 mi
- 12/06/201481,186 mi+5,261 mi
- 16/06/201586,401 mi+5,215 mi
- 07/06/201691,283 mi+4,882 mi
- 07/06/201691,283 mi
- 13/10/201792,152 mi+869 mi
- 27/09/201993,425 mi+1,273 mi
- 15/11/202293,455 mi+30 mi
- 20/12/202293,457 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/202593,820 mi+363 mi
Average of roughly 3,487 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- "Death Wobble"Serious
A violent vibration of the steering wheel and front wheels, usually triggered by a bump at speed.
- 4WD Vacuum Hub FailureModerate
The front hubs engage via vacuum; a small leak in a rubber hose will prevent 4WD from working.
- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
The floor pans and boot floor are notorious for rotting from the inside out. Foam filler in the sills traps moisture, accelerating corrosion in these critical structural areas.
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