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EO53 HJZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 81,952 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 81,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,229 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,707 miles

All four tyres outer walls starting to crack

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,862 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,416 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,717 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,799 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,086 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,094 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 46,094 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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EO53 HJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EO53 HJZ, 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 EO53 HJZ registered?

EO53 HJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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