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EJ53 LRF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,631 mi
Last recorded94,631 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 94,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unable to test rear seats/seatbelts seats folded back of the car full

Fail 19 Mar 2026 94,631 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unable to test rear seats/seatbelts seats folded back of the car full

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,856 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer axle kingpin seal leaking

Nearside Front Outer axle kingpin seal leaking

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,751 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 84,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 77,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 74,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,011 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 70,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,532 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,525 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,218 miles

Axle oil leak at offside rear hub not significantly affecting brake.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,012 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe missing but no gases enter vehicle

Oil leak from offside rear brake backplate not significantly affecting brake.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,087 miles

Axle oil leak from offside rear brake backplate does not significantly affect brake performance.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,039 miles

Axle oil leak from Offside rear brake backplate - not significantly affecting performance.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,359 miles

slight axle oil fluid leak from O/S/R hub.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,329 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 23,329 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,920 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,920 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,255 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 10,255 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear Hub Seal leaking - common problem

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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EJ53 LRF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 EJ53 LRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 LRF registered?

EJ53 LRF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is EJ53 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 LRF 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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