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WF53 VLJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,321 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 123,299 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,463 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 119,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 111,595 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,101 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,402 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,264 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,833 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 77,573 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,615 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,529 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,700 miles

n/s & o/s/r tyres slight perishing!

Pass 28 Nov 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,224 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 21,224 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,429 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 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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What year was WF53 VLJ registered?

WF53 VLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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