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HW53 CZG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,375 mi
Last recorded59,375 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 59,375 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,969 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged very close to acceptable limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 56,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged very close to acceptable limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,821 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed recommend replace (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members corroded, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s and n/s front , and n/s/r tyres are all 12 years old

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated, rest of system, slightly deteriorated

rear seats not in use

sill covers fitted, limiting view

underside of vehicle corroded,, recommend wax oil

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,422 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body members corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 13 years old, and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front, and n/s rear tyres are all 11 years old, and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated, rest of system slightly deteriorated

rear seats not in use

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 17 Sep 2021 53,422 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body members corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 13 years old, and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front, and n/s rear tyres are all 11 years old, and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated, rest of system slightly deteriorated

rear seats not in use

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,346 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system, showing signs of slight deterioration

rear boot floor corroded

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

underside of vehicle and chassis members surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system, showing signs of slight deterioration

rear boot floor corroded

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

underside of vehicle and chassis members surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,738 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

chassis members and underside of vehicle surface corrosion

exhaust exhaust silencer box deteriorated

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 13 Sep 2019 51,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

chassis members and underside of vehicle surface corrosion

exhaust exhaust silencer box deteriorated

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,866 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis members and underside of vehicle, slight surface corrosion,, recommend wax oil

exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis members and underside of vehicle, slight surface corrosion,, recommend wax oil

exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,067 miles

EML warning light on

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

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling slightly

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s,, recommend check

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,067 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding unable to check condition of wheel bearing (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on

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

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling slightly

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s,, recommend check

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,719 miles

EML warning light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

n/s handbrake performance slightly lower than o/s

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated,, recommend replace

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,102 miles

sill covers fitted. limiting view

both front brakes binding slightly

front brake pads look 2/3 worn

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside,, recommend check

rear exhaust silencer, slightly deteriorated, , recommend keep check

Fail 16 Sep 2015 47,102 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front brake pads look 2/3 worn

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside,, recommend check

rear exhaust silencer, slightly deteriorated, , recommend keep check

sill covers fitted. limiting view

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,237 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted limiting view

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted limiting view

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,355 miles

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

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,024 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,894 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 35,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 26,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,960 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,893 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,001 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 CZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CZG, 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 CZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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