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EA53 HPF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,831 mi
Last recorded98,831 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 98,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,712 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,845 miles

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

axle seal leaking at off side front

near side rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,838 miles

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

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

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

axle seal leaking at off side front

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,602 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,148 miles

Front pads low

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

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 HPF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

EA53 HPF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EA53 HPF safe to buy?

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