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EO53 UEJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,287 mi
Last recorded114,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,287 miles

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

rear leaf springs

Pass 10 Jan 2025 104,828 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 104,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,742 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear silencer fouling on towbar

Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,738 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,494 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near radius arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around both rear body mountings

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 body mounts to chassis corroded slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2021 82,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 silencer slightly loose fouling towbar (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear body mounts to chassis corroded slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,416 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to rear brake valve, (1.1.11 (c))

No rear seats or seat belt fixing in rear of vehicle due to modification

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

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

Rigid fuel pipe corroded from fuel tank

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,584 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only front seat belts tested as dog cage in car

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,643 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 59,472 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes coroded

some screen damage n/s

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,472 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear brake pipes coroded

some screen damage n/s

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,473 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear brake pipes coroded

rear seats been removed

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,650 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seat permanently removed

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,850 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear belts not tested [permently converted]

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,734 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,443 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 21,443 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,787 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 UEJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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