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SM53 HLG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 HLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 115,571 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR AND N/S FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 115,569 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR AND ALL AT COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AT OUTRIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR AND N/S FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 113,289 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively all (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

air/vacuum pipes for front diff slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively all (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

air/vacuum pipes for front diff slightly corroded

unable to fully see all front brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2021 99,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 94,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,416 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,416 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,322 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,577 miles

Front windscreen has a crack but not affecting the drivers view.

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,797 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,111 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,028 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 21,980 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,385 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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SM53 HLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SM53 HLG, 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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SM53 HLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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