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HW53 DWC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,217 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight misting from sphere

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 101,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear ()

Offside Front Outer axel seal leaking around sphere dripping of hub

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

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

rear under body very rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2023 97,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front front diff leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear ()

Nearside Front sphere leaking dripping of the bottom of hub

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front sphere leaking

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension /brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,894 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 90,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front ball on hub slightly leaking

front and rear chassis and suspention parts surface rust

Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,677 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,239 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,374 miles

both front brake discs inner face rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,080 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,074 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

offside front swivel joint,seal leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,216 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 DWC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWC, 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 HW53 DWC registered?

HW53 DWC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is HW53 DWC safe to buy?

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