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WV03 EWZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,392 mi
Last recorded81,392 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 EWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 81,391 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,081 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,427 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel tank ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 74,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Number plate light constantly flashing

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,981 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,389 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Nearside side step corroded and holed

Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,607 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 57,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 50,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,455 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,453 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease Hub oil seal (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,071 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 37,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,372 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,621 miles

slight binding n/s/f

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,678 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,237 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 28,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,545 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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WV03 EWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WV03 EWZ, 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 WV03 EWZ registered?

WV03 EWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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