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HN53 UFU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 87,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 86,269 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 84,414 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 84,410 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top and bottom plus leaking oil on tractor unit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 81,646 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 76,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 69,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,504 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 59,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 56,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,161 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 44,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 44,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,922 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 40,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 36,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 28,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,157 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 20,444 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 UFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFU, 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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What year was HN53 UFU registered?

HN53 UFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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