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WF53 DDZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 DDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 74,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch pair ()

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch PAIR ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 74,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 65,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 65,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% - os lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 62,339 miles

Slight corrosion to rear body area

Pass 29 Oct 2022 59,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 57,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,715 miles

Front propshaft sliding joint has excessive play.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 49,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front propshaft sliding joint has excessive play.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,124 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Near side rear lens slightly damaged.

Off side front axle knuckle/swivel leaking.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery in secure

retest of805472792149

Fail 10 Jul 2012 24,402 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,551 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,123 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,123 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,687 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 7,687 miles

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

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

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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WF53 DDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF53 DDZ, 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 WF53 DDZ registered?

WF53 DDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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