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FE53 HDZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,610 mi
Last recorded54,610 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 54,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 53,717 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,834 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 51,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,016 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,016 miles

Rear Body insecure Exhaust shield (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 50,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,055 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 47,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,848 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 40,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,119 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,111 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,042 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,082 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2009 20,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,594 miles

offside front tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,370 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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FE53 HDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE53 HDZ, 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 FE53 HDZ registered?

FE53 HDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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