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AU03 WUB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 WUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 126,700 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 126,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 125,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,277 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 120,277 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,778 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,869 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,632 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 91,613 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,492 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,492 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,835 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,815 miles

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

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

inner hub seal leaking on n/s

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,857 miles

areas of surface corrosion to underside

slight play in nearside front swivel hub and also oil leaking from hub

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,590 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,322 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,489 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,952 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 55,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f steering ball and socket joint badly leaking grease

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,715 miles

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

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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AU03 WUB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AU03 WUB, 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 AU03 WUB registered?

AU03 WUB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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