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HT53 GWE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 GWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,138 miles

exhaust noisy

underbody appears corroded,underseal applied

Pass 30 Nov 2024 122,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,320 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,022 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 106,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,459 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 103,176 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,360 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/sphere joint oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,096 miles

wipers poor

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,767 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 12,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GWE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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