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WJ03 LSZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 LSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 112,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 108,850 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,908 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member near leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,986 miles

Rear brake application uneven

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Both swivels seals look excessively deteriorated and swivels bone dry. Check front diff oil level and then for leaks

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear brake application uneven

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

various areas underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 100,903 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

various areas underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various areas underside of vehicle corroded / under sealed

Fail 21 May 2020 98,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

various areas underside of vehicle corroded / under sealed

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,477 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 97,475 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body mount corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mount corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,562 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive nearside front swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (in front of rear wheel, body still secure) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of rear wheel, (body still secure) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,556 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,237 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,747 miles

nsf hub slight play

nsr tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front axle breather pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not excessive at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2013 87,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front axle breather pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not excessive at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,119 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,989 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,886 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,362 miles

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

n/s r and o/sr tyres sidewalls perished

n/sf and o/sf tyres worn to two mm

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,864 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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WJ03 LSZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WJ03 LSZ, 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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WJ03 LSZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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