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EO53 RZF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,355 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Both front body mounting areas corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 85,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion at body mounting

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Apr 2024 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion at body mounting

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,828 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 78,536 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 71,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,781 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor has surface corrosion

front panel has surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,781 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor has surface corrosion

front panel has surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 136,093 miles

Under body has corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2017 136,093 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top of front chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer (7.1.1)

Under body has corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,496 miles

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

offside front inner arch corroded near body mount

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,533 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,278 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 50,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,886 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 36,886 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,376 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,693 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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EO53 RZF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

EO53 RZF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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