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HW03 JUV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,349 mi
Last recorded61,349 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 JUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,347 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,305 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 50,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,441 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,077 miles

Headlamp lens' deteriorated and beam image poor

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

Offside front suspension swivel joint deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,574 miles

Both front hub swivels corroding

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hub swivels corroding

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,632 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 47,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,801 miles

Offside front perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 29,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,464 miles

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

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 JUV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW03 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

HW03 JUV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is HW03 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 JUV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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