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HV53 ZTE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ZTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both hub seals leaking

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,915 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,864 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,341 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 82,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear differential and/or rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,623 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 67,618 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,696 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 52,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,297 miles

heat shield on rear silencer is loose

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,043 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,409 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 21,407 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,835 miles

o/s horn button not working

small splits on wiper blades

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,517 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,910 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 11,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,575 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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HV53 ZTE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV53 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

HV53 ZTE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HV53 ZTE safe to buy?

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