2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · DF53 HTC
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 98,410 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF53 HTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 98,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF53 HTC 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 (DF53 HTC) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low on effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
DF53 HTC Mileage History
- 24/04/202495,935 mi
- 30/04/202597,579 mi+1,644 mi
- 08/05/202597,583 mi+4 mi
- 05/05/202698,410 mi+827 mi
- 06/05/202698,410 mi
Average of roughly 1,218 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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