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HG53 NWX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,461 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded and leaking

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,294 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,099 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 99,099 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both dip and main beam/wiring /earth fault? (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,531 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,256 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,751 miles

outer sills covered.exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,080 miles

Rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Oct 2015 67,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Oct 2013 42,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear part of exhaust starting to deterioerate

Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear part of exhaust starting to deterioerate

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,929 miles

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

rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Nov 2012 28,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,151 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 NWX 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 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 NWX, 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 NWX registered?

HG53 NWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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