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HG03 WLH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 WLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 79,998 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,272 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly reduced image on both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reversing lights inop corrosion on 4 wheel drive metal vacuum pipes

Fail 26 Feb 2024 76,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly reduced image on both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reversing lights inop corrosion on 4 wheel drive metal vacuum pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,576 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 72,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,134 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

knuckle joints front off side and near sie slight corrosion pitting.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 69,097 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

knuckle joints front off side and near sie slight corrosion pitting.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

adv front vac pipes corroded across front axle

adv surface corrosion on under body and components

Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,853 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,583 miles

adv slight play in both nearside and offside front steering ball sphears

adv under vehicle under sealed

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch over axle (3.6.B.2c)

adv under vehicle heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,384 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

signs of brake master cylinder leaking but ok at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,056 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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HG03 WLH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc 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 HG03 WLH, 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 HG03 WLH registered?

HG03 WLH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 May 2003.

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