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HN53 RWJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,615 mi
Last recorded100,615 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 RWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 100,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body panel around subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 99,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion slam panel

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear corrosion to rear floor pan

Fail 18 Jan 2024 99,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill body support marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion slam panel

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch body support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,372 miles

Corrosion to both front body mounts

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside - through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,050 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Corrosion to both front body mount areas

Corrosion to both rear coil spring mounts

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis rail ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 96,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis rail ()

Oil leak, but not excessive offside front hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around both front body mounts & offside rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box deteriorating and slight blow

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,327 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

general under vehicle corrosion

rear silencer deteriorated and heat shield broken away

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,352 miles

Nearside rear tread section starting to deteriorate.

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition but not blowing.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,256 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,711 miles

Driver's wiper blade rubber split on ends.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,135 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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HN53 RWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN53 RWJ, 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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HN53 RWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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