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EA53 EUN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,961 mi
Last recorded88,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 88,961 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front panel corroded below headlight

Offside Front panel corroded below headlight

Rear body corroded at chassis mounts

Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,958 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 84,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 74,900 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 74,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,299 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 69,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,338 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))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 63,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,039 miles

play in o/s/f hub

Fail 10 Feb 2020 58,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in o/s/f hub

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,304 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,957 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion on rear fuel pipes

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Feb 2017 46,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion on rear fuel pipes

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,379 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,612 miles

O/S wiper blade split,still clears.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,612 miles

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

O/S wiper blade split,still clears.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,776 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,861 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,796 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 13,793 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,843 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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EA53 EUN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA53 EUN, 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 EA53 EUN registered?

EA53 EUN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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