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DM53 FGS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,651 mi
Last recorded148,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 FGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,651 miles

chassis corroded at n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms

o/s/f and n/s/f swivel joints leaking

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,828 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 14 Dec 2023 144,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger, at body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2023 141,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

chassie heavily undersealed

cover sills fitted have been heavily undersealed underneath them

rear brake backing plates corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed covering b/pipes( etc)

Fail 20 Dec 2022 141,581 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged at both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to o/s rear wheel seized up (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area at mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area at mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

chassie heavily undersealed

cover sills fitted have been heavily undersealed underneath them

vehicle heavily undersealed covering b/pipes( etc)

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,349 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 136,347 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,118 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,623 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,994 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,119 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,119 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,611 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 82,611 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 45,420 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 33,938 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,419 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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DM53 FGS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DM53 FGS, 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 DM53 FGS registered?

DM53 FGS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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