MOT Status
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105,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bearings have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre + rear exhaust corroded
drive belts deteriorated
underside of vehicle has some corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bearings have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre + rear exhaust corroded
drive belts deteriorated
underside of vehicle has some corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective both cat section (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drive belts deteriorated
Gearbox mounting defective transfer box bracket broken ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front axle hub locking vacuum pipes corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside front is a lot lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective transfer box bracket broken ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front axle hub locking vacuum pipes corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil
front axle locking hub vacuum pipes corroded
Nearside Front slight bind
Offside Front door mirror damage
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear slight play in hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner sill repairs both sides
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union into brake valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear slight play in hub
Nearside Front slight bind
Offside Front door mirror damage
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner sill repairs both sides
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Catalyst heat shield is rattling
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both outer sills corroded at rear
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded compensater brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded at rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Negative battery terminal loose
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WV53 LGG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 WV53 LGG, 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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WV53 LGG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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