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DF03 WFC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,275 mi
Last recorded111,275 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 111,275 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,674 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,601 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel cover in grease or oil

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 91,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 by axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x by axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

whole under vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 13 May 2021 91,875 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 times front to rear load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 by axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x by axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

whole under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,278 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate damaged

rear seatbelts not tested as seats are folded flat

Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,288 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate damaged

rear seatbelts not tested as seats are folded flat

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,500 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,953 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,953 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,002 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion front & rear brake pipes

surface corrosion fuel pipes

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

nearside front inner disc slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,976 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,976 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,064 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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DF03 WFC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF03 WFC, 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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DF03 WFC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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