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EK53 WYG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,104 miles

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 18 Sep 2025 97,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX, EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HOCKEY STICK BOTH FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HOCKEY STICK MIDDLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HOCKEY STICK BOTH FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HOCKEY STICK REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HOCKEY STICK BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (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 12 Sep 2024 92,802 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside ; Painted not allowing a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,054 miles

Inner sills corroded

front chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,026 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead , rear of inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Inner sills corroded

front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,528 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on both sides front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,887 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,871 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,376 miles

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

both front wipers poor clearing.

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush split no excessive movement.

o/s/f wheel very slightly binding.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,990 miles

both rear tyres tread is cracking

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,357 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,322 miles

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2009 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,230 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 WYG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

EK53 WYG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 WYG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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