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HG53 LGJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 LGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,182 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 119,177 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,504 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,859 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,988 miles

unable to check rear seat belts dog guard fitted securing seats in down position

Fail 26 Sep 2011 65,988 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

unable to check rear seat belts dog guard fitted securing seats in down position

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,842 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 55,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,528 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,884 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 LGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc 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 HG53 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

HG53 LGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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