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CE53 VRW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,876 mi
Last recorded54,876 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,876 miles

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 54,871 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 54,153 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 54,144 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,592 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 50,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,788 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,281 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 44,270 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust correded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,880 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,338 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,024 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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CE53 VRW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 CE53 VRW, 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 CE53 VRW registered?

CE53 VRW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CE53 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 VRW 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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