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HW03 BWD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,680 mi
Last recorded139,680 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 BWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 139,680 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 135,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light cluster lens damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel trims fitted, unable to see the wheel bolts/nuts.

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,544 miles

Advanced corrosion underside of the vehicle.

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Silencer touching the tow bar, causing a vibration.

Wheel trims fitted, unable to see the wheel bolts/nuts.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,374 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 124,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,438 miles

Central Rear floor pan corrodded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 113,438 miles

Central Rear floor pan corrodded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fuel lines slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,819 miles

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,011 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,338 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,328 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 34,213 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,403 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 14,403 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HW03 BWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HW03 BWD, 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 HW03 BWD registered?

HW03 BWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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