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DY53 FHM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,293 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front spheres weeping

Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,193 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front spheres weeping

Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,763 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front spheres leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2022 112,024 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front spheres corroding and seals weeping

Fail 6 Jun 2022 112,024 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop detached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front spheres corroding and seals weeping

Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,777 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,263 miles

general corrosion.

vehicle presented for test with rear seats removed

Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,762 miles

Offside Front axle swivel seal seeping. attention recommended.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,976 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,976 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,604 miles

all rear brake pipes from flexi to lsv starting to corrode

both front axle swivel housings corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

front diff damp with oil

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 17 Sep 2013 97,603 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all rear brake pipes from flexi to lsv starting to corrode

both front axle swivel housings corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

front diff damp with oil

n/s/r shocker corroded

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,119 miles

Exhaust system centre support detached

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,119 miles

Exhaust system centre support detached

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 95,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,658 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,892 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,527 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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DY53 FHM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FHM, 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 DY53 FHM registered?

DY53 FHM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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