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EO53 UEH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 116,013 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 116,011 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Offside swivel housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 114,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 114,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,084 miles

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 105,332 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 105,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,135 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,365 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 101,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,019 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust joint studs corroded and joint blowing slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust joint studs corroded and joint blowing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,084 miles

Both front axle swivel points leaking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,468 miles

slight weep from power steering pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,411 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 92,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,007 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,196 miles

front discs noticeable run out may require replacement if get any worse !!!

front swivel hubs starting to rust

rear exhaust silen cer corrosion

steering wheel covering becomeing loose

windscreen stone chipped o/s and n/s ok at this time

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,781 miles

age cracks starting on o/s and n/s rear tyres tread patterns

n/s front brake disc run out

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

screen stone chipped drivers side it is out side zone a

steering wheel covering becomeing loose

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,420 miles

front number plate small damage

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

small run out n/s front brake disc

small stone chip drivers side of screen

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 UEH 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 77.8%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

EO53 UEH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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