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WJ53 WDV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 124,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,746 miles

Both Front/Centre body mounts rusty but secure

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

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,954 miles

Body mountings corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 121,980 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,196 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,185 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,083 miles

chassis and under body has been wax oiled.

Pass 24 May 2017 93,311 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2017 93,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2016 85,864 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes starting to rust

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 May 2015 77,903 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust deteriorate and hitting tow bar

Pass 19 May 2015 77,903 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust deteriorate and hitting tow bar

Pass 30 May 2014 70,206 miles
Fail 20 May 2014

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 60,677 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2013 60,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2012 52,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2012 52,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2011 44,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,957 miles

off side wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,350 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,444 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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WJ53 WDV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJ53 WDV, 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 WJ53 WDV registered?

WJ53 WDV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WJ53 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 WDV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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