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WD03 XCW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

125,258 mi
Last recorded125,258 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2022 125,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front interior mirror missing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2022 125,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front interior mirror missing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2021 115,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis undersealed

underbody has corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,043 miles

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

nearside rear top coil spring mount corroded

offside rear top coil spring mount corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear top coil spring mount corroded

offside rear top coil spring mount corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,677 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroding.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 106,676 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting + offside rear floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroding.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,188 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Corrosion to offside rear panhard rod mounting bracket

Corrosion to rear floor

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside and nearside front upper valance

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,083 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Corrosion to offside rear panhard rod mounting bracket

Corrosion to rear floor

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside and nearside front upper valance

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,946 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front outer centre valance

Offside front tyre perished in outer wall

Fail 8 Mar 2016 91,946 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and rear exhausts in poor condition

Corrosion to offside and nearside front outer centre valance

Offside front tyre perished in outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre smooth on edges,raised tread.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre smooth on edges,raised tread.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,260 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,312 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Deterioration to centre and rear exhausts

Front brake dics's corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking, not getting onto brakes

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,312 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Deterioration to centre and rear exhausts

Front brake dics's corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front hub seal leaking, not getting onto brakes

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,162 miles

Centre and rear exhausts in poor condition

Light corrosion to fuel pipes

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,744 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,823 miles

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

front number plate slightly insecure

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,894 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,878 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,029 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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WD03 XCW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WD03 XCW, 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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WD03 XCW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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