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HW53 BLK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,327 mi
Last recorded93,327 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 92,220 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,572 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 89,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

under body corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 88,544 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,594 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill panels/sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,741 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear and one at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear and one at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both inner sill panels have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main and at rear compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing cracks around tread (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

underside has areas of slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks in tread

play in o/s/f hub inner ball joints

some rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,523 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 56,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,454 miles

Oil leak

rear tyre walls are perishing

slight play in o/s/f hub and slight leak of oil

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,485 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limits and becoming perrised

nearside rear tyre becoming perrished

offside front king pin has slight play

offside front tyre becoming perrished

offside rear tyre becoming perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,436 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,424 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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HW53 BLK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW53 BLK, 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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HW53 BLK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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