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FY53 EPK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 145,605 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor replaced. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 131,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,057 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 99,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high 1.101 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,367 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,283 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,283 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,694 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,289 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,947 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,673 miles

centre exhaust mounting arm corroded away/fallen off (exhaust still supported as another mounting approx. 25cm away from it)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,979 miles

o/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,318 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,318 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,244 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak from o/s front steering swivel.

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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FY53 EPK 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 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 FY53 EPK, 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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FY53 EPK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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