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HG53 FKN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,321 mi
Last recorded88,321 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,321 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,744 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing slight play

Offside Front swivel housing slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2024 82,739 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel housing slight play

Offside Front swivel housing slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,104 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,740 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Play in hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,849 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 64,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,237 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded (to/from load sensing valve)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pipes corroded (to/from load sensing valve)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,864 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,864 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

driver seat belt retracting mechanisim lazy

part of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,477 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,345 miles

front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,770 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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HG53 FKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HG53 FKN, 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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HG53 FKN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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