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WJ03 PYW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,864 mi
Last recorded34,864 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 PYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 34,864 miles

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

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

front tyres perished and cracked

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 3 May 2022 34,861 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

engine malfunction light on

front tyres perished and cracked

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,849 miles

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

eml on

Pass 6 Nov 2019 34,554 miles

Offside Rear body mount corroding

Offside hub seal leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2019 34,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear body mount corroding

Offside hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,416 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,547 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,787 miles

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,371 miles

rear tyres perished inbetween tread

Fail 29 Sep 2015 30,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres perished inbetween tread

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,692 miles

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

rear backbox outer skin in very poor condition

rear tyres perished inbetween tread

Fail 14 Oct 2014 29,691 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

rear backbox outer skin in very poor condition

rear tyres perished inbetween tread

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,273 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 27,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,958 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,545 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PYW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ03 PYW, 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 WJ03 PYW registered?

WJ03 PYW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 PYW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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