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WR03 NBE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,806 mi
Last recorded84,806 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 84,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Axle/Steering Joint Play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle/Steering Joint Play

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 72,736 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 72,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 67,434 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 63,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,781 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,198 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 50,187 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,385 miles

All 4 road tyres are showing signs of the carcases perishing and cracking

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,966 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 46,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,831 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,508 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 41,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,757 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 38,757 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,788 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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WR03 NBE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WR03 NBE, 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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WR03 NBE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 NBE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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