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HJ53 PWX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 PWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2019 85,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,825 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

various brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,825 miles

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,065 miles

engine oil leak

oil leak from o/s/f hub

Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine oil leak

oil leak from o/s/f hub

Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,887 miles

offside front inner hub seal slight leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 63,887 miles

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

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

offside front inner hub seal slight leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,208 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 37,894 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread and side wall area

oiol leaks from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs and pads apear wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,894 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread and side wall area

oiol leaks from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs and pads apear wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded front brake pads wearing low

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,785 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,446 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

site dirt on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,958 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 PWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ53 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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