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WF53 FCD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,568 mi
Last recorded83,568 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,568 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,568 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 78,407 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 78,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,123 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,123 miles

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

n/s front brake slight binding

Pass 23 May 2016 69,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,007 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 57,692 miles

underside of car showing signs of rust

Fail 16 May 2013 57,692 miles

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

underside of car showing signs of rust

Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,394 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,168 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 33,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,749 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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WF53 FCD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FCD, 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

How do I check the history of WF53 FCD?

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What year was WF53 FCD registered?

WF53 FCD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is WF53 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 FCD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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