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WF53 KHE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,940 mi
Last recorded126,940 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 126,940 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2025 124,552 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,162 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 119,855 miles

Vacuum system pipes corroded.

Fail 15 May 2023 119,855 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vacuum system pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,206 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking, brake not yet contaminated.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,694 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 53% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 113,350 miles

Rear boot floor corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2020 113,349 miles

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

Rear boot floor corroded.

Pass 13 May 2019 110,700 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Engine vacuum pipes corroded.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 110,693 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Engine vacuum pipes corroded.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 107,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 104,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing.

Service brake efficiency 51%

Vacuum pipes corroded.

Fail 3 May 2017 104,327 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Offside mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing.

Vacuum pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,918 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 100,918 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,575 miles

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2014 86,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front pads wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2010 70,662 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 70,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,374 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,937 miles

both rear lower shock bushes perishing

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 38,208 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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 KHE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF53 KHE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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