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WN53 DOU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,707 mi
Last recorded10,707 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 DOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 10,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 9,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 9,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips on vehicle covered with grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread 205/70R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both stop lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 9,197 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips on vehicle covered with grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread 205/70R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both stop lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 8,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 8,582 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 729 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 729 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,807 miles

All four tyres slightly perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,169 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger getting weak.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,345 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,602 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,508 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,989 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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WN53 DOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WN53 DOU, 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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WN53 DOU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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