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EX53 HMO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,640 mi
Last recorded69,640 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,640 miles

Nearside Rear boot/floor panel corroded

Offside Rear boot/floor panel corroded

outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2025 69,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear boot/floor panel corroded

Offside Rear boot/floor panel corroded

outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,008 miles

sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Oct 2024 65,728 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking load valve. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,946 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,103 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 58,103 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top and bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 53,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,815 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,201 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,897 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,373 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,750 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 23,306 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,477 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,758 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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EX53 HMO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EX53 HMO, 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 EX53 HMO registered?

EX53 HMO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is EX53 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HMO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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