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HG53 AFY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,061 mi
Last recorded63,061 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 AFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,061 miles

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

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 28 Jul 2022 63,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 7 May 2019 58,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 53,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2018 53,317 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight condensation inside headlight (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 51,484 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,370 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,713 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,219 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,219 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,753 miles

both front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

tape on front number plate

Fail 8 Sep 2007 33,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

tape on front number plate

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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HG53 AFY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG53 AFY, 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 HG53 AFY registered?

HG53 AFY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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