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123,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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4x4 vacuum hose corroded.
Nearside Front Slight play in NSF hub
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
4x4 vacuum hose corroded.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top coil spring mount corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front headlamps mounting points corroding
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top coil spring mount corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front headlamps mounting points corroding
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember next to suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r tyre nearing limit
rear steel fuel pipes corroding
surface corrosion n/s & o/s/r inner sills.
GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY @ REAR
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
POWER STEERING BELT SLIGHT DETERIORATING
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlamp lenses slight deteriorated
rear xhaust deteriorating & chafing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlamp lenses slight deteriorated
rear xhaust deteriorating & chafing
o/s/f headlamp slight reduced image
o/s/f swivel hub leaking
rear xhaust deteriorating
reduced pad contact area inner face front discs
slight play o/s/f hub
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s & o/s/r tyres slight perishing!
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WF53 VLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 VLJ, 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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WF53 VLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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