MOT Status
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47,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside of vehicle surface rust
Nearside Front hub seal weeping
ridged brake pipes corroded
steering , suspension components corroded
vehicle underside corroded
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 Track rod 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification poor welding repair made (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
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))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Heavy corrosion to body.
N/s/f hub seal leaking grease.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension components, exhaust and brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension components, exhaust and brake pipes corroding
Nearside Body component likely to become detached centre body mount excessivly corroied (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached body mount excessivly corroied (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Body component likely to become detached cental body mount excessivly corrioed (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached body mount excessivly corroied (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine warning lamp on
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine warning lamp on
offside front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear seats folded flat and vehicle loaded unable to carry out full inspection.
rear seats folded flat and vehicle loaded unable to carry out full inspection.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake pipes greased possably corroded
engine lamp on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 WLA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DF53 WLA, 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 DF53 WLA registered?
DF53 WLA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is DF53 WLA safe to buy?
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