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WF53 VDO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,289 mi
Last recorded155,289 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 155,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 149,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 149,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Under Sill holed Centre and Rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 141,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 141,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 138,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 133,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 125,137 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 125,137 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 112,291 miles

both front discs corroaded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 112,288 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs corroaded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 101,140 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,632 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,115 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 76,115 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VDO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc 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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

WF53 VDO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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