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WF03 CAU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 CAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,127 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,528 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 107,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,177 miles

Hand brake on minimum requirement

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

unable to fully inspect brake lines due to protective coating

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,168 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 90,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 83,211 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

clutch not disengaging

Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 71,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,811 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,123 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 69,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine M.I.L. light on.

exhaust heat shield corroding.

o/s repeater lens missing.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 65,097 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine M.I.L. light on.

exhaust heat shield corroding.

o/s repeater lens missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,415 miles

E.M.L. illuminates on dashboard.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 64,415 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

E.M.L. illuminates on dashboard.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,559 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 59,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,464 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 54,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,277 miles

n/s front & o/s & n&s rear tyres cracking on side walls, front of rear propshaft sliding gaitor split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,112 miles

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

propshaft boot split

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,696 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 CAU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CAU, 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 WF03 CAU registered?

WF03 CAU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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