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WF03 VYR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 VYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,630 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 80,433 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear boot panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Reward track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Reward track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop sliding joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Both front hubs seeping oil.

Engine fault light on.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes, centre section corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear upper light unit cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,278 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine fault light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,214 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Forward arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine fault light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,281 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On forward arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside rear upper light unit cracked.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 70,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On forward arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside rear upper light unit cracked.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft splines worn.

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside rear upper light lens cracked.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,546 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,530 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,883 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

both front tyres perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,873 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

both front tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,141 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,909 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,521 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check front brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,169 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

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

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 VYR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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