2003 Suzuki Jimny 02 1.3L Petrol · CE53 SJV
2003 Suzuki Jimny 02 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 110,963 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY 02
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE53 SJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 110,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE53 SJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Jimny 02 (CE53 SJV) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
CE53 SJV Mileage History
- 22/03/2022104,703 mi
- 31/03/2022104,704 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/2025107,373 mi+2,669 mi
- 10/04/2025107,377 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/2026110,963 mi+3,586 mi
Average of roughly 1,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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