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DY53 FHJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,829 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 65,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,190 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hanger broken but still secure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,665 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broke

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,852 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,593 miles

Engine mil light is on

Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,591 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres deteriorating / cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front mounting detatched

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,300 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine malfunction light is lit

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,640 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,506 miles

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

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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DY53 FHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY53 FHJ, 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

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What year was DY53 FHJ registered?

DY53 FHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is DY53 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 FHJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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