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DF03 WFD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

77,407 mi
Last recorded77,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 77,407 miles

fuel lines have advanced corrosion

slight oil leak

temporary repair to nearside rear position lamp lens

Fail 28 Jul 2026 77,401 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel lines have advanced corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,537 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis has light corrosion

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension has light corrosion

slight damage to nearside rear tail lamp lens

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2025 70,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

chassis has light corrosion

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension has light corrosion

slight damage to nearside rear tail lamp lens

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,875 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,072 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,357 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 61,357 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,780 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 60,780 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,801 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,858 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,858 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 57,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

centre exhaust rubber mount snapped

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 4 Apr 2017 56,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Painted over bulb units (1.1.C.1e)

Both front wiper blades split but still clear drivers view

Exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to comp (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,596 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 51,596 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,595 miles

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,731 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,424 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,191 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 33,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,432 miles

Oil leak

edge wear o/s/f suggest move to spare

poor flow washers

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 WFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DF03 WFD, 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 WFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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