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EX53 UNP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,232 mi
Last recorded20,232 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 20,232 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 19,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 18,972 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,353 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 18,353 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 17,779 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 1 Sep 2020 17,509 miles

All tyres are age cracked/perishing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 16,555 miles

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

all tyres cracked/perished

exhaust system corroded

various light underside corrosion in many areas

Pass 2 Sep 2017 16,471 miles

All 4 tyres perished and splitting.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,340 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,175 miles

front steering spheres corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 9,251 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,970 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 UNP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UNP, 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 EX53 UNP registered?

EX53 UNP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 UNP safe to buy?

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