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DE53 RBU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,733 mi
Last recorded73,733 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 73,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,844 miles

Front n/s & o/s front suspension arm attatchment corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s & o/s suspension arm attatchment corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 70,844 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking pipe out of load sensing valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front n/s & o/s front suspension arm attatchment corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s & o/s suspension arm attatchment corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear shockers corroded

exhaust down pipe fastening bolt missing

Fail 14 May 2015 63,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear shockers corroded

exhaust down pipe fastening bolt missing

Pass 14 May 2014 59,913 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2014 59,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2013 53,480 miles

Centre exhaust section poor

Pass 24 May 2012 42,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,278 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,541 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 7,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 7,214 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 RBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 RBU safe to buy?

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