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SB53 WFH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,099 mi
Last recorded105,099 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

body work damaged

eml on dash

number plate lights dull

rear floor hold corroded just without prescribed area off rear seat belt mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2019 104,990 miles

Bodywork damaged at various places

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear floor corroded and soft

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,498 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 102,968 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings different place, filled with fibreglass (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan filled with fibreglass (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch filled with fibreglass (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan filled with fibreglass (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Floorpan at rear holed and corroded and filled with fibreglass, outwith prescribed area

Offside Front tyre badly cracked and perished

Rear end of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,548 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,610 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,613 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil seal leaking on n/s/f axle ball going into hub

Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,611 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil seal leaking on n/s/f axle ball going into hub

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,899 miles

all front brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,586 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,581 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,858 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,782 miles

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking + slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,878 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,375 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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SB53 WFH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB53 WFH, 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 SB53 WFH registered?

SB53 WFH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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