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FE53 HFD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 101,500 miles

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 101,393 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 97,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,898 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,434 miles

Slight damage to offside door mirror casing, no sharp edges

Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight damage to offside door mirror casing, no sharp edges

Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,224 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,558 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 74,546 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,094 miles

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

nsr fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,685 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,248 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 46,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front + offerside rear verry perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,189 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engin managment light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,189 miles

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

engin managment light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,657 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,642 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 HFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

FE53 HFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is FE53 HFD safe to buy?

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