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HS03 DCE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 DCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 59,040 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Swivel leaking slightly

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

Offside Front Swivel leaking slightly

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking slightly

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

Offside Front swivel leaking slightly

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 57,713 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking slightly

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

Offside Front swivel leaking slightly

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 57,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear flexi to valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal minor leak

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

Offside Front Swivel seal slight leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,574 miles

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

offside front hub oil seal slight leak of grease

Fail 16 Dec 2023 56,573 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front hub oil seal slight leak of grease

Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,057 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,987 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 52,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,443 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,007 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 51,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,985 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,135 miles

all four tyres perished due to age

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 23,069 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2006 23,069 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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HS03 DCE 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 73.1%.

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 HS03 DCE, 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 HS03 DCE registered?

HS03 DCE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is HS03 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 DCE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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