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DE53 EPF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,931 mi
Last recorded52,931 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 52,931 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Covered in under-seal. Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 44,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,475 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

propshaft boot loose

Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,609 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,705 miles

Light corrosion to rear floor where jack and wheel brace sits.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front swivel joint hub seal leaking

Nearside rear shock absorber has play in strut

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front swivel joint hub seal leaking

Offside rear shock absorber has play in strut

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Oct 2018 41,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Light corrosion to rear floor where jack and wheel brace sits.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front swivel joint hub seal leaking

Nearside rear shock absorber has play in strut

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front swivel joint hub seal leaking

Offside rear shock absorber has play in strut

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,797 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,641 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 32,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,903 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 27,903 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,843 miles

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

o/s/f kingpins slightly leaking grease

Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 14,527 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,577 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 EPF 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 83.3%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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