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WL03 FEM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,957 mi
Last recorded87,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 FEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,957 miles

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

Underbody components undersealed

Underbody various components showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2025 84,839 miles

under side corroded

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 83,268 miles

Front both body mounts corroded

Rear body mounts corroded

all four tyres cracking

boot floor pan corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 83,262 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 holes marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to flexy marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,518 miles

General mud hard to check for rust

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From body to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Crank shaft oil seal in between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 79,553 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section to back box Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 76,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 72,257 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,195 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 70,195 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,063 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,795 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,612 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,400 miles

Front suspension spherical housings corroded.

Oil leak

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front hub seals leaking grease both sides

Front suspension spherical housings corroded.

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,049 miles

Front to rear fuel lines at rear rusty

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,419 miles

Front to rear fuel lines rusty at rear!

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,562 miles

all brake pipes under car coverd in wax oil hard to check for rust

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,674 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,639 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 40,606 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,260 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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WL03 FEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FEM, 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 WL03 FEM registered?

WL03 FEM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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