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FH53 EEF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,022 mi
Last recorded116,022 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,022 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 115,969 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,330 miles

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Front axel hub seal weeping oil

Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,794 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shockers have worn bushes, no movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 91,544 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,016 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,258 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run brake pipes slight corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front both upper /lower king pins have slight lift /play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have cracks/tears but not deep eniught to reach ply/cords

n/s/r tyre 3m

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 65,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,080 miles

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

o/s/f tractor unit leaking grease

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,508 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,971 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,835 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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FH53 EEF 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 80%.

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 FH53 EEF, 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 FH53 EEF registered?

FH53 EEF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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