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ST53 EJU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,100 mi
Last recorded49,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 EJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML ON

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 49,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/R15 95S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EML ON

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,277 miles

EML ON

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,013 miles

EML on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,998 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 45,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,143 miles

EML ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2013 41,143 miles

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

EML ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f swivel joint excessively leaking

o/s/f swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,525 miles

Front swivel housings leaking

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

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,796 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 19,796 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak atswivel joint

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,555 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,135 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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ST53 EJU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST53 EJU, 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 ST53 EJU registered?

ST53 EJU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for ST53 EJU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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