MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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heavy undersealed and corrosion under vehicle
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded
Nearside & Offside rear brake back plates damp
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
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
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
engine warning light on
rear exhaust box corroded
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)
Engine mangement light on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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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