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WG53 OOV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,002 mi
Last recorded63,002 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 OOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,002 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

front hub sills slightly leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,707 miles

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

FRONT HUB SILL SLIGHT LEAK

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TIRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 62,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

FRONT HUB SILL SLIGHT LEAK

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TIRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,449 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,701 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,772 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,688 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,348 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/r light lense broken (dummy lense)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,507 miles

n/s/r light lens incomplete

Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,491 miles

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

n/s/r light lens incomplete

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,138 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 31,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,529 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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WG53 OOV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG53 OOV, 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 WG53 OOV registered?

WG53 OOV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is WG53 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 OOV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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