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EX53 ZKH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ZKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 104,805 miles

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

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

both fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2025 104,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 102,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded next to body mounting

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 100,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded next to body mounting

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 100,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded next to body mounting

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded next to body mounting

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2021 98,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both lamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel seal leaking.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel ball pitted with corrosion.

Offside Front Axle swivel seal leakinh.

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Part of front to rear. ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,001 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,649 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,922 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,469 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,564 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,674 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 44,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,768 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 ZKH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZKH, 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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EX53 ZKH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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