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WN53 SZC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,701 mi
Last recorded118,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 SZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 118,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 108,534 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 108,534 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

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,999 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,476 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front FLUID WEEP FROM SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL

Rear EXHAUST BADLY DETERIORATED AND WEAK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,665 miles

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

floor rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,756 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,118 miles

both front swivel housing sheres pitted and fluid leak from offside swivel housing

Pass 30 May 2014 40,898 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 40,898 miles

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

fliud leak from offside front swivel housing

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 30,981 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 24,250 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear silencer corroded on outer sleeve.

Rear tyres starting to perish slightly.

Pass 24 May 2012 24,250 miles

Rear silencer corroded on outer sleeve.

Rear tyres starting to perish slightly.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,644 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 19,644 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,160 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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WN53 SZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SZC, 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 WN53 SZC registered?

WN53 SZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WN53 SZC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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