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EA51 EMS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,997 mi
Last recorded88,997 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 EMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,657 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/Hitch not fitted at time of test.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,135 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 81,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inside wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at the rear near brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle corroded underneath on chassis and body but not serious

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,840 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear tyres, starting to crack on side walls.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,760 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,642 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion in rear silencer outer skin

unable to check rear seat belts, as seats are covered

Fail 3 Jul 2019 76,642 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

corrosion in rear silencer outer skin

unable to check rear seat belts, as seats are covered

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,215 miles

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

Front traction ball joints dry

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,630 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,468 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 65,468 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,050 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,742 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,896 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,535 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 22,535 miles

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

front discs in poor condition;

severe oil leak from o/s/f axle swivel joint.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,723 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EA51 EMS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA51 EMS, 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 EA51 EMS registered?

EA51 EMS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EA51 EMS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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