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HT53 EHH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,298 mi
Last recorded96,298 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EHH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 96,298 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 96,290 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,217 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 83,217 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stalks tapped together (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perishing

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,724 miles

both front tyres cracking!

brake servo very rusty!

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,223 miles

front tyres starting perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,416 miles

offside front steering swivel hub has slight play

offside front swivel hub seal is leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,367 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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HT53 EHH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HT53 EHH, 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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HT53 EHH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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