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WD53 BDY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 BDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,296 miles

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

start of corrosion rear chassis

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,995 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and to flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 90,920 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch pedal box mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch pedal box mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s & n/s/r boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened o/s & n/s /f seat belt cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes starting to get corroded

All rear suspension bushes perished and wearing

Fuel Pipes starting to get corroded

Offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses starting to get corroded

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,367 miles

fuel lines starting to get corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,739 miles

brake pipes starting to get corroded

fuel pipes starting to get corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,235 miles

front to back brake & fuel pipes starting to get corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin tractor joint (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to back brake & fuel pipes starting to get corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,682 miles

brake & fuel pipes starting to get corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,895 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,337 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,330 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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WD53 BDY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WD53 BDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD53 BDY registered?

WD53 BDY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WD53 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 BDY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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