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WF53 HLG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,263 mi
Last recorded115,263 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 HLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 115,263 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 115,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,463 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 110,461 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,895 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes front to rear ()

Fail 5 Apr 2024 104,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 95,293 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 95,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes over spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes over spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 84,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upper spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,890 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel pipes near tank corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,500 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,293 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 57,095 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,386 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres outer sidewalls perished

slight oil leak os swivell area

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,146 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 43,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,505 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f swival joint damp

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,239 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,448 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,733 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 10,511 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,511 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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WF53 HLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF53 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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WF53 HLG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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