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HG03 WLX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 WLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,543 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 92,543 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,499 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 81,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 69,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,679 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,848 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 55,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,310 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MOUNTINGS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 14 Jun 2017 46,310 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MOUNTINGS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,916 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,055 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but system still supported.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,522 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 31 May 2013 36,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,381 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 32,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,874 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,631 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 WLX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

HG03 WLX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HG03 WLX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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