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DF03 WOB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,410 miles

Mechanical components corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 103,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Chassis corroded

Mechanical components corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,206 miles

Offside Front Breather pipes broken

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 100,206 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Breather pipes broken

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front axle breather pipes snapped

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 100,196 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front hub breather pipes snapped

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,724 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,724 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 93,722 miles

Offside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,739 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 86,490 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,803 miles

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

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

rusty chassis

slight oil leak

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 82,802 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

rusty chassis

slight oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,074 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,340 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing slightly on outside

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing slightly on outside

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 1 Nov 2008 35,380 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not holed.

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,380 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not holed.

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,798 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 16,796 miles

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

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 WOB 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 64.3%.

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 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 WOB, 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 WOB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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