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DE53 EPC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 93,732 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,069 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vech showing corrosion all over but not holed

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,870 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,868 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,585 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,796 miles

fuel pipes corroded

movement at both front wheels

o/s front and o/s rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

slight windscreen damage

weep at both front axle ball ends

Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,783 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipes corroded

movement at both front wheels

o/s front and o/s rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

slight windscreen damage

weep at both front axle ball ends

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,828 miles

movement at n/s front wheel

movement at o/s front wheel

slight exhaust leak //corroded flange //

wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 79,754 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

movement at o/s front wheel

slight exhaust leak //corroded flange //

wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,700 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,790 miles

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 61,790 miles

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,077 miles

ENG\MANAGE LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,077 miles

ENG\MANAGE LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,723 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,461 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f swivle hub leaking oil.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,375 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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DE53 EPC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 EPC, 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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DE53 EPC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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