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EK53 HRU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,146 mi
Last recorded53,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,590 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 47,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 44,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to lsv valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,627 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,982 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,514 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,513 miles

advise front brake discs slightly pitted .

Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,135 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,065 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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EK53 HRU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EK53 HRU, 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 EK53 HRU registered?

EK53 HRU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EK53 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 HRU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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