CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF53 HTJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,029 mi
Last recorded74,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,029 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center Rear body mount prescribed area corroded but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Seats not fitted at the time of Test.

Fail 13 Apr 2026 74,028 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Centre Rear Body mount prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Front inner wing corroded at the body mount prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre Front Chassis / Body Mount Corroded & Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Seats not fitted at the time of Test.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 72,134 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint has slight play and slight oil leak

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing so rear seat belts not tested ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 69,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 69,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,850 miles

slight oil leak from o/s and n/s steering swivels

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,897 miles

underside coated in underseal making it hard to examine some parts

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s swivel joint has slight oil leek

throttle cable about to break

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,524 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 62,520 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,198 miles

Nearside Front Centre exhaust slight leak. but ok

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion but ok (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Slight play in king pin but OK.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,620 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak has slight leek on swivel joint. but OK. ()

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front swivel slight oil leak.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight oil leak on n/s swivel hub.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,598 miles

n/s rear tyre perished but ok.

o/s rear tyre perished but ok.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre perishing but ok.

o/s rear tyre perishing but ok.

windscreen markeing outside wiper area n/s.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,202 miles

slight oil leak on n/s/f swivel

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,176 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,818 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,561 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 17,561 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,074 miles

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,733 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF53 HTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DF53 HTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF53 HTJ?

You can check the full history of DF53 HTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF53 HTJ registered?

DF53 HTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DF53 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 HTJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF53 HTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF53 HTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.