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HJ53 NUB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,957 mi
Last recorded63,957 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 NUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,649 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor / tool well, small hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,648 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system trans axle pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor / tool well, small hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 60,959 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front swivel joint housing slightly leaking grease/oil.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear floor holled and corroded, but not within 30cm of seat belt anchorage.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 60,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front swivel joint housing slightly leaking grease/oil.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear floor holled and corroded, but not within 30cm of seat belt anchorage.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,835 miles

Exhaust rusty, not holed at time of test.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,834 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust rusty, not holed at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,038 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,134 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,829 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,693 miles

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear shock abs damp

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,168 miles

both rear shocks getting weak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,095 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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HJ53 NUB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ53 NUB, 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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HJ53 NUB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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