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HW52 CJX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,483 mi
Last recorded30,483 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 CJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,483 miles

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2025 28,082 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

under side components coated in stone guard

Pass 28 Mar 2024 26,772 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,042 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 21,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,478 miles

corrosion chassis,floors,sills and suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre badly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre badly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,796 miles

all wipers split / still clearing screen

both front,nearside rear and spare, tyres all perished / no cord visable at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2015 14,796 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wipers split / still clearing screen

both front,nearside rear and spare, tyres all perished / no cord visable at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,843 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack within tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,105 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 9,138 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 7,929 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 7,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 6,812 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 6,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 5,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 5,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,416 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 2,892 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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HW52 CJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HW52 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW52 CJX registered?

HW52 CJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HW52 CJX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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