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EF53 DZP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 132,952 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 129,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 124,793 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 124,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 121,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 121,567 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 111,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,898 miles

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

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

brake servo damp below mastercylinder/reservoir

Fail 14 Dec 2018 97,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake servo damp below mastercylinder/reservoir

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,298 miles

cambelt history.

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased, (3.6.B.2c)

Front both swivel housing seals leaking,not effecting the brakes,

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose, (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid contaminated,

breather pipes for front axle corroded.

dip stick broken,top up with 1litre engine oil

mil lamp on.

seats down in rear of vehicle,

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,753 miles

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

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

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

engine managment lamp staying on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,232 miles

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,232 miles

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

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

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,131 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,345 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,996 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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EF53 DZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF53 DZP, 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 EF53 DZP registered?

EF53 DZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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