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WF03 CAE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 CAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 129,712 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NS & OS

front fuel pipes corroded X2

underside covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2026 129,706 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NS & OS

front fuel pipes corroded X2

underside covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2025 129,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (REAR FRONT BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH/BATTERY TRAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded GOING TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S/R SPRING TOP CUP (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/F BODY MOUNT CHASSIS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 120,349 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,389 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rear not fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 118,148 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S rear lamp has damage.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats have been removed

Fail 6 May 2022 118,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S rear lamp has damage.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats have been removed

Pass 13 May 2021 108,212 miles

Rear no rear seats fitted

heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 11 May 2021 108,211 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounts modified (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear no rear seats fitted

heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,302 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2019 101,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,407 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak on u/j swivel hub

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

Offside Front slight oil leak on u/j swivel hub

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,663 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking slightly

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 84,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking slightly

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,377 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre mount inscure

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,795 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 69,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from n/s hub seal

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,625 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 57,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,819 miles

Play in offside front wheel bearing but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,819 miles

Play in offside front wheel bearing but not considered excessive at this time.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front hub slight oil leak

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,133 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front number plate cracked (advise new plate)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,061 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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WF03 CAE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WF03 CAE, 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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WF03 CAE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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