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HW53 BLN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,482 mi
Last recorded66,482 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 66,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 64,426 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 64,426 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,357 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Rusty around rear body mounts

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,303 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,922 miles

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

rusty around o/s/r body mount

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,796 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Body Mount Rusty

Offside Rear Body Mount Rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,085 miles

All shockers rusty

Exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2018 52,085 miles

All shockers rusty

Exhaust rusty

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,409 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,643 miles

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 7 Oct 2015 44,150 miles

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 29 Sep 2014 40,555 miles

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

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

both rear tryes perished in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear silencer rusty

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,931 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 BLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HW53 BLN, 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 HW53 BLN registered?

HW53 BLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HW53 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 BLN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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