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HN53 UFP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,335 mi
Last recorded153,335 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 153,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,956 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 145,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,328 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,266 miles

Offside Front hub sphere seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 121,263 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front hub sphere seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,833 miles

back box corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

rear shock bushes perished

rear tyres perished

small gear box oil leaks

various rust/ corrosion patches

Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near mount (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

back box corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

rear shock bushes perished

rear tyres perished

small gear box oil leaks

various rust/ corrosion patches

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,493 miles

ex. corroded

n/s/f tyre on limits

n/s/r seltbelt slightly damaged

oil leaks

rust patches

Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

ex. corroded

n/s/f tyre on limits

n/s/r seltbelt slightly damaged

oil leaks

rust patches

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,086 miles

oil leak

slight exhuast blow

Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

slight exhuast blow

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,505 miles

rear ex. box corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f hub damp

rear ex. box corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,244 miles

EML on

front pads getting low

right horn button not working

temp repair to n/s mirror

Fail 14 Oct 2011 70,243 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front pads getting low

right horn button not working

temp repair to n/s mirror

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,690 miles

EML on

rear differential noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,728 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 53,727 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

engine managment light on ?

horn only operating on one button on steering wheel ?

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front hub seal starting to weep

sills covered by mouldings

Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside front hub seal starting to weep

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,975 miles

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

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 UFP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HN53 UFP, 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 UFP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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