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WG03 OTW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,858 mi
Last recorded107,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 OTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,858 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated x2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Sump Corroded

vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,828 miles

Nearside Front Vacuum pipes corroded

Offside Front Vacuum pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 107,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vacuum pipes corroded

Offside Front Vacuum pipes corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 105,602 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,220 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 94,219 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,229 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 86,229 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,551 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,790 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,284 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,343 miles

Advise o/s front side wall cracked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,774 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,935 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,914 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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WG03 OTW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG03 OTW, 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

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What year was WG03 OTW registered?

WG03 OTW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WG03 OTW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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