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WL53 HYJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,059 miles

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

all underside heavily corroded in underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,818 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at crossbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all throughout ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,035 miles

Nearside Front front hub / sphere slight leak

Offside Front swivel joint sliight play

Rear propshaft ( front of rear shaft) joint leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 73,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both front hub / spheres leaking oil

Offside Front floor corroded & holed adjacent to body mount

Offside Front swivel joint sliight play

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear propshaft ( front of rear shaft) joint leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2022 67,100 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fuel pipes showing surface corrosion.

Rear of body showing corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2021 67,052 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 62,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 55,269 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,117 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 40,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light illuminated during MOT

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded

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

both front swivel joints have slight leakage

Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light illuminated during MOT

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded

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

both front swivel joints have slight leakage

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,650 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,881 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 26,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blade's split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blade's split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 14,834 miles

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

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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WL53 HYJ 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 76%.

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 WL53 HYJ, 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 WL53 HYJ registered?

WL53 HYJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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