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EA53 OPV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 157,828 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 157,811 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Floors & body mounting areas corroding

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2022 135,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 135,206 miles

Emissions not tested Leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 116,397 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear floors starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,942 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,311 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front exh rusty

off side front tyre perishing

slight rust rear fuel pipes

unable to test off side wheel brg

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,348 miles

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

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

slight noise o/s r n/s/r hubs

Fail 6 Nov 2013 64,319 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

slight noise o/s r n/s/r hubs

o/s number plate lamp dim

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,105 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,904 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 50,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,504 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,024 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,024 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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 Nov 2008 38,203 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 33,780 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,780 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,963 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 OPV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OPV, 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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EA53 OPV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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