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HJ53 WLC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,600 mi
Last recorded70,600 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,600 miles

heavy undersealed and corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2022 70,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 67,267 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,649 miles

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

Nearside & Offside rear brake back plates damp

Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,647 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

Nearside & Offside rear brake back plates damp

Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,302 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 65,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

EML Light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,578 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,662 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,152 miles

Clutch anti-slip worn

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,881 miles

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,308 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,407 miles

Engine mangement light on

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,089 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 WLC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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