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WL53 LCC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,018 mi
Last recorded109,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 109,018 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 108,887 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure x3 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded behind the wheel x 2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure x3 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure x3 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded behind the wheel x 2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure x3 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

chassis corroded

fuel pipe corroded

under vehicles include rear spring mounts corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 101,202 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 101,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 94,354 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside front hubs leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2024 94,349 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside lower sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside front hubs leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,942 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearsideand offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 85,942 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearsideand offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 78,810 miles

4 wheel drive pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 78,810 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

4 wheel drive pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 May 2022 78,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system side to side (1.1.11 (b) (i))

4 wheel drive pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 77,288 miles

vacuum pipes to 4 wheel drive corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 74,721 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,282 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 48,555 miles

All 4x tyres perished and in VERY POOR STATE

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

Pass 28 May 2015 45,820 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2014 43,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,192 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 23 May 2008 25,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,695 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 LCC 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 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 WL53 LCC, 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 LCC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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