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WL53 BCK

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,726 mi
Last recorded144,726 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 144,726 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 140,918 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 140,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 137,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 121,600 miles

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

vehicle slight corroded underneath

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,003 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Fail 8 Oct 2021 120,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer axle joint leaking grease/oil

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

corrosion starting generally underside rear

Pass 20 Apr 2019 103,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 103,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,704 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 94,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,113 miles

osf swivel housing weeping

Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front swivel joint weap

Pass 29 May 2015 71,958 miles

oil leak, n/s/f tractor joint

Fail 22 May 2015 71,846 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak, n/s/f tractor joint

Pass 16 May 2014 63,728 miles

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

slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 4 May 2013 55,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 46,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken but is a firmly supported

Pass 27 May 2011 38,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,208 miles

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

osf swivel joint leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,208 miles

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

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

osf swivel joint leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,000 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,775 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Front brake pads worn

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,445 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,629 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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WL53 BCK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 WL53 BCK, 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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WL53 BCK is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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