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HV53 OCX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,850 mi
Last recorded104,850 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,850 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,773 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,773 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 94,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 94,842 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,621 miles

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

spare tyre on 2mm

Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,746 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,746 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,176 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,176 miles

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

Nearside 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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HV53 OCX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HV53 OCX, 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 HV53 OCX registered?

HV53 OCX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is HV53 OCX safe to buy?

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