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DE53 ERX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,067 mi
Last recorded117,067 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ERX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 117,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,658 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,228 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2018 79,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,245 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 69,245 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,976 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 56,976 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,095 miles

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter cracked around join to pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,550 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,550 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,955 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,955 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,259 miles

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

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

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 ERX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ERX, 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 DE53 ERX registered?

DE53 ERX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 ERX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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