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WL03 APX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,480 mi
Last recorded34,480 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 APX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 34,480 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 13 May 2016 34,469 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seats fitted in rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,909 miles

Both rear tyres have minor perishing across tread pattern and sidewalls

Nearside front tyre is is worn close to the wear indicators on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 32,907 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres have minor perishing across tread pattern and sidewalls

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

Nearside front tyre is is worn close to the wear indicators on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,489 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 1,790 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 1,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2007 1,249 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 1,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WL03 APX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL03 APX, 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 WL03 APX registered?

WL03 APX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WL03 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL03 APX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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