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WJ53 WEW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,502 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion near offside front body mount

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

Under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 2 May 2025 99,651 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 96,859 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 96,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate in rear screen (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate in rear screen (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 94,713 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 94,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn joint pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,458 miles

the rear wiper blade is worn out

Fail 7 Apr 2022 92,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,732 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,865 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,381 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2015 52,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,609 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 39,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front hub leaking

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 35,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,587 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,763 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 WEW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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