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CE53 WZR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 84,962 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 84,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 82,315 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,647 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 77,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 77,616 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,949 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2018 67,923 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner sill painted white (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slipping

Corrosion offside front inner sill

Engine oil leak

Nearside front swivel housing leaking

Radiator bottom hose leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,389 miles

Brake hose ferrules on o/s front chassis are corroding.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipes at rear & o/s front are corroding.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

There is some oil on the n/s front hub.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,389 miles

Brake hose ferrules on o/s front chassis are corroding.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Metal brake pipes at rear & o/s front are corroding.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

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

There is some oil on the n/s front hub.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,569 miles

engine management light on

nail in o/s rear tyre

oil on engine

oil on front axle n/s

various corrosion on body and chassis

Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,568 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine management light on

nail in o/s rear tyre

oil on engine

oil on front axle n/s

various corrosion on body and chassis

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,097 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Engine management light is on.

Front fog lamps are not working.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Severe oil leak from n/s front hub.

Slight play in o/s front swivel pins.

Unable to check condition of outer sill panels because of plastic covers.

Welded repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,095 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel - marked 2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside rear wheel-arch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel - marked 3 places (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside rear wheel-arch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded one of the pipes going to the rear load valve - marked (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Engine management light is on.

Front fog lamps are not working.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Severe oil leak from n/s front hub.

Slight play in o/s front swivel pins.

Unable to check condition of outer sill panels because of plastic covers.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,242 miles

nearside front swivel hub substantialy leaking oil

offside wiper arm insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,242 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front swivel hub substantialy leaking oil

offside wiper arm insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front swivel hub substantialy leaking oil

offside wiper arm insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,462 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

rear exhaust loose but not insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,090 miles

slight grease leaking from nearside front hub assembly

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 24 Oct 2012 55,090 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight grease leaking from nearside front hub assembly

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,666 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sills and rear floor corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sills and rear floor corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,679 miles

Rear 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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CE53 WZR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE53 WZR, 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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CE53 WZR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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