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WL03 FZD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,683 mi
Last recorded96,683 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 FZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,683 miles

Boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,059 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 94,006 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,195 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel as slight oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system as corroded front / middle and rear

Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre part worn to 2mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop rear joint as slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff and spring corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded in areas along chassie ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff and spring corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded in areas along chassie ()

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,113 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,988 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel leaking oil, may contaminate brake disc

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

nearside front swivel joint corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 74,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

nearside front swivel joint corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside front swivel hub corroded/pitted slightly

offside front swivel hubs corroded/pitted

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,216 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

general under body corrosion

nearside front swivel hub corroded/pitted slightly

offside front swivel hubs corroded/pitted

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,063 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake hose to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear hose to brake compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,570 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 51,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,233 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,593 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 16,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 10,751 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 FZD 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 74.1%.

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 FZD, 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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WL03 FZD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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